Frozen Purple String Beans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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