Indonesian Vegetables HS Codes & US Tariffs: 2026 Guide

A practical, step-by-step guide to classifying and importing fresh yardlong beans (Chinese long beans) from Indonesia into the US. We cover the correct HTS path (0708.20), how to confirm the 2026 duty rate, APHIS and FDA requirements, and how to estimate MPF and HMF with a real example.

If you import fresh yardlong beans from Indonesia and want clean entries, predictable costs, and zero surprises at the border, this is the guide we use internally. It is focused, based on real shipments, and built around one goal. Help you confirm the correct HTS classification and walk into 2026 with the right duty and compliance plan.

The short answer: HS/HTS code for yardlong (Chinese long) beans

Yardlong beans. Also called Chinese long beans or Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis. In the US they classify under HTSUS 0708.20.00. Beans. Fresh or chilled. Shelled or unshelled. This subheading covers Vigna spp. and Phaseolus spp., which is why yardlong beans sit here even though the trade calls them long beans or snap beans.

In our experience, importers sometimes overcomplicate this because the product looks like a green bean and because some countries treat long beans differently. For US purposes, the Vigna/Phaseolus wording at 0708.20 is the anchor. If someone on your team is proposing a different chapter or a “green vegetables” basket code, pause and re-check.

Are yardlong beans treated the same as green or snap beans under 0708.20?

Functionally, yes. CBP categorizes these as beans under 0708.20 because of the botanical coverage of Vigna and Phaseolus. Whether you call them yardlong, asparagus beans, or Chinese long beans, the classification outcome is the same if the condition is fresh or chilled.

Takeaway. Use 0708.20.00 for fresh or chilled yardlong beans. Document the scientific name on your commercial invoice to make the path obvious.

How to confirm the correct HTS path step by step

We encourage teams to verify every year and save a PDF to the shipment file. Here is the quick method.

Go to the official HTS search at hts.usitc.gov.
Search for “0708.20” or “beans fresh chilled.”
Expand Chapter 07 and navigate to 0708.20. Confirm the scope language includes Vigna spp.
Open the general rate column for 0708.20.00. Note the duty rate. Historically it has been Free for the general rate, but confirm the current year.
Check the Chapter 99 notes and tariff tools for any additional measures. Indonesia is not subject to Section 301 China duties. So you should not see add-ons for country of origin Indonesia.
Export a PDF or screenshot and attach it to your broker instruction email. This one simple habit prevents 9 out of 10 misclass debates.

Pro tip. If you want belt-and-suspenders certainty, search CBP’s CROSS database for binding rulings that mention Vigna unguiculata or long beans. The language consistently points to 0708.20 for fresh product.

How to check the live 2026 US duty rate for long beans

The USITC updates HTSUS annually. Here is the fastest way to know the 2026 rate.

Use hts.usitc.gov and enter 0708.20.00.
Read the “General” column for the ad valorem duty. Expect Free, but do not assume.
Confirm there are no Chapter 99 special duties for Indonesia. Section 301 measures target China. Section 232 and 201 actions do not touch fresh beans.
There are no seasonal or tariff-rate quota provisions on 0708.20 in the US. You will not see summer-winter splits like some produce categories in other markets.

If your shipment lands near New Year, align the entry date and the effective HTS edition your broker uses. We have seen last-week-of-December arrivals billed under the January book and vice versa. Agree the rate in writing before sailing.

Do you need an APHIS permit and a phytosanitary certificate?

Short version. You always need a phytosanitary certificate from Indonesia’s NPPO for fresh yardlong beans. Whether you need a USDA APHIS import permit and any additional declarations depends on the FAVIR listing for the specific commodity and origin.

Here is how we verify on every lot.

Open APHIS FAVIR and search “bean, yardlong” or “Vigna unguiculata” with origin Indonesia.
Read the import requirements. Look for conditions such as commercial consignments only, inspection upon arrival, pest freedom statements, or specific treatments like irradiation or cold treatment.
If a permit is required, apply before shipping. If additional declarations are listed, copy the exact phrasing into your phyto request to the NPPO. Do not paraphrase.
Save a screenshot of the FAVIR page to your file. If CBP or your broker has questions, this shortens resolution time dramatically.

One more note. Some APHIS conditions vary by US port or require preclearance arrangements. Get your broker’s port-specific view during booking. If you need a second set of eyes on FAVIR, need help with the permit flow, or want to align certificate language, feel free to Contact us on whatsapp.

FDA and FSVP items you should not skip

Fresh yardlong beans are subject to FDA oversight.

Prior Notice. File prior notice and receive confirmation before arrival. Timeframes are 8 hours by ocean, 4 hours by air or rail, and 2 hours by road at land border.
Food Facility Registration. Any foreign facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for US consumption must be registered unless exempt. Keep the facility FEI on hand.
FSVP. Your US FSVP importer must be named and ready to show supplier verification records. Fresh beans are not on the FSMA Food Traceability List, but FSVP still applies.

We add carton-level lot codes and pack dates on all commercial consignments. It improves traceability and speeds any quality claims processing with insurers.

Calculating duty, MPF, and HMF for a yardlong beans shipment

Let’s walk a real-world estimate for a 1x40’ reefer.

Assumptions.

Commodity. Fresh yardlong beans. HTSUS 0708.20.00.
Country of origin. Indonesia.
Customs value. 8,400 kg net at USD 1.80 per kg. Total USD 15,120.
Mode. Ocean.
Duty rate. General rate Free. Confirmed in HTS for 2026.

Calculation.

Customs duty. 0 percent of 15,120. USD 0.
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF). 0.3464 percent of customs value. Min and max caps are adjusted annually by CBP. As a directional estimate. 0.003464 x 15,120 = USD 52.34. If the annual minimum is higher than this, the minimum applies.
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). 0.125 percent of the commercial value on ocean entries only. 0.00125 x 15,120 = USD 18.90.

Estimated government charges at entry. About USD 71 to USD 100 depending on the MPF annual minimum in effect. Air shipments will not incur HMF.

Takeaway. For fresh yardlong beans, duty is generally not your cost driver. Cold chain, airfreight vs. ocean, and quality claims are. Budget your landed cost work where it matters.

How do I estimate MPF and HMF quickly?

MPF. Multiply your customs value by 0.3464 percent. Then compare to the CBP annual minimum and maximum for the fiscal year your entry files. Use the higher of your calculation or the minimum, not exceeding the cap.
HMF. If you ship by ocean, multiply your commercial value by 0.125 percent. If by air, truck, or rail, HMF is not charged.

Paperwork that keeps CBP happy for long beans

We coach our partners to standardize their documents. It prevents clarification emails on the worst days. Include these on the commercial invoice and packing list.

Common name and scientific name. Yardlong beans. Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis.
Full HTSUS code and description. 0708.20.00. Beans. Fresh or chilled.
Country of origin. Indonesia. Make sure outer cartons say Product of Indonesia.
Net and gross weight by package. Number of packages. Accurate pallet count.
Unit and total price with currency. Incoterms and named place.
Temperature set point and handling instructions.
Grower or packer name and address. Lot or harvest date.
Phytosanitary certificate number and any additional declaration text required by APHIS.
FDA Prior Notice confirmation number.

We also include photos of carton markings in the pre-alert. It sounds basic, but it ends a lot of arguments before they start.

Fresh vs. frozen long beans. Classification and planning

If you move frozen or blanched long beans, you are in a different chapter. Frozen vegetables fall under Chapter 07.10. The subheading depends on the exact preparation and cut. The tariffs and APHIS scope change. So do label expectations and shelf-life management. We run mixed programs where one customer takes fresh yardlong beans along with IQF lines like Frozen Mixed Vegetables or Premium Frozen Okra. Each item gets its own HTS and paperwork sequence. It is perfectly doable with a single container plan. Just handle the classifications separately.

Three avoidable mistakes we still see

Vague product descriptions. Describing goods as Green beans without the scientific name triggers questions. Put Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis on the invoice line.
Assuming APHIS permits are universal. FAVIR conditions can change. Recheck origin-specific rules during booking. Screenshot the page and share it with your broker.
Missing prior notice or late PN timing. PN is fast, but when it is late you lose days. Build it into your pre-alert SOP with a timestamp checklist.

Next steps

If you are setting up a 2026 program for yardlong beans, lock the HTS path at 0708.20.00, confirm the general duty is Free at hts.usitc.gov, and bake MPF and HMF into your landed cost model. Align early on the APHIS and phyto text using FAVIR. Then standardize your invoice lines and carton markings. When that foundation is set, your only real battles are freshness and demand planning. If you want us to sanity-check your classification and FAVIR pull before you ship, Contact us on whatsapp. And if you are building a broader Indonesian vegetable program, you can also View our products to see what pairs well with your long-beans lanes.

We have moved a lot of beans. The process above is the shortest path we know to clean, low-drama entries. And that is what your shelf and your margins deserve.