Pickled Green Beans from Japan
Whole or sliced green beans preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, commonly used as a tangy side dish or condiment. This product falls under HTS 2001.90.30.00 as beans prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, specifically within the vegetables category for beans. It is typically packed in jars for retail sale.
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
• Verify vinegar or acetic acid preservation method on documentation to avoid reclassification as canned vegetables; include lab analysis for acetic acid content if requested
• Label net weight and ingredients clearly per FDA standards
• Watch for phytosanitary certificates from origin countries