Frozen Diced Wax Beans from Japan
Yellow wax beans (Phaseolus spp.) diced into small cubes and frozen, ideal for soups and stir-fries. Classified under HTS 0710.22.40.10 as frozen leguminous vegetables, green and wax types, reduced in size through dicing process.
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
• Provide lab analysis or photos confirming 'reduced in size' (dice size <2cm) to customs for accurate HTS classification
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for frozen vegetables; pitfalls include improper blanching leading to spoilage claims
• Use phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm pest-free status, essential for leguminous imports