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
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)