Brine-Preserved Fava Beans from Germany
Fresh fava beans (broad beans) in preservative brine solution for short-term storage, unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption per Chapter Note. As leguminous vegetables, they are under HTS 0711.90.20.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure no blanching or cooking occurred, as that could shift to heading 0712
• Phytosanitary certificates are critical for beans to avoid quarantine issues
• Declare exact preservation medium to match statistical notes