Lima beans, if entered during the period from November 1 in any year to the following May 31, inclusive
Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled: > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.): > Lima beans, if entered during the period from November 1 in any year to the following May 31, inclusive
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0708.20.10.00
Fresh Fordhook Lima Beans
Fordhook lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are large, buttery lima beans harvested fresh and chilled for market. They are classified under HTS 0708.20.10.00 when imported from November 1 to May 31, as shelled or unshelled leguminous vegetables of the Phaseolus species, fresh or chilled.
Chilled Baby Lima Beans
Small, tender baby lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) picked immature and rapidly chilled to maintain freshness. This HTS 0708.20.10.00 applies to imports during the specified winter-to-spring period for these unshelled or shelled Vigna/Phaseolus beans.
Fresh Peruvian Lima Beans in Pods
Peruvian variety lima beans still in their green pods, freshly harvested and chilled. Entered under HTS 0708.20.10.00 during November-May for these Phaseolus spp. leguminous vegetables, unshelled.
Chilled Shelled Fordhook Bush Lima Beans
Shelled Fordhook bush lima beans from compact plants, chilled immediately post-harvest. HTS 0708.20.10.00 covers these during the November 1-May 31 window as fresh/chilled Phaseolus beans.
Fresh Pole Lima Beans
Large pole-climbing lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) harvested fresh or chilled in pods or shelled. Seasonal import under HTS 0708.20.10.00 for winter-spring entries of these leguminous vegetables.
Organic Chilled Lima Beans
Certified organic lima beans, grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled. Qualifies for HTS 0708.20.10.00 when entered November-May as Phaseolus spp. leguminous vegetables.
Fresh Henderson Lima Beans
Henderson variety lima beans, known for high yields, imported fresh or chilled in season. HTS 0708.20.10.00 for November-May entries of these shelled/unshelled Phaseolus lunatus.