Flageolet Beans from Japan
Dried flageolet beans are small, pale green-to-white French heirloom beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), shelled. HTS 0713.39.4160 covers them as other white beans for off-quota imports.
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
• Include commercial invoice detailing bean variety, grade, and pack size for accurate duty assessment
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permit if from regions with pest risks for legumes
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50kg bags for retail imports to prevent reclassification as industrial