Frozen Green Snap Beans from China
Frozen string beans, also known as snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), are whole, unshelled pods harvested young and tender, then frozen without size reduction. They fall under HTS 0710.22.25.00 as frozen leguminous vegetables, specifically string beans, uncooked or simply steamed/boiled before freezing for preservation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify beans are Phaseolus spp. snap varieties via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm no pests; declare exact frozen weight excluding packaging to prevent valuation disputes