Pickled Green Beans from Japan

Whole or cut green beans (string beans) preserved in vinegar pickling solution with spices. Falls under HTS 2001.90.38.00 for other vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, not fitting specific bean subheadings. Common in retail canning.

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%

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Import Tips

• Test for botulism risk; ensure commercial sterility via heat processing post-vinegar

• Label as 'pickled' to avoid confusion with fresh (0708.20) or frozen (0710.22)