European Flageolet Beans from Japan
Dried flageolet beans, pale green-white immature kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), qualify as other white beans under HTS 0713.39.21.60 for seasonal entry. Shelled and gourmet-grade, used with lamb and in cassoulets. Classification based on dried white appearance despite varietal name.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide color spectrometry reports if color borders on green to confirm white bean status
• Split shipments across quota periods to maximize absolute import allowances
• Comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification for direct-to-retail packs