Frozen Purple String Beans from Japan
Frozen purple snap beans (Phaseolus spp.) retain their color when young, frozen whole unshelled without size reduction via blanching and quick-freezing. Classified precisely under HTS 0710.22.25.00 as frozen string beans.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document color retention via photos in invoices for premium pricing; ensure cold chain compliance to avoid thawing claims; label as 'snap beans' not peas