Chilled Baby Lima Beans from Japan
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.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature logs to prove 'chilled' status and prevent reclassification as fresh room-temperature goods
• Include botanical identification (Phaseolus lunatus) in invoices to distinguish from other beans like green beans
• Avoid common pitfall of entering dried or frozen beans here—inspect for moisture content during customs exam