Frozen Sliced String Beans from Japan
Frozen string beans sliced lengthwise, blanched and IQF-frozen for preservation without vinegar. Classified in 2004.90.80.00 as prepared frozen beans.
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
• Label fiber content and cut style accurately to match entry docs
• Use temperature-monitored shipping to maintain frozen state per FDA rules
• Check for varietal naming disputes that could affect bean classification