0708.20.10.00/Chilled Shelled Fordhook Bush Lima Beans/Germany

Chilled Shelled Fordhook Bush Lima Beans from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Document shelling process to confirm post-harvest chilling and prevent duty evasion claims

• Check for EU or US origin-specific restrictions on bush vs pole varieties

• Test for varietal purity to avoid blending with non-lima Phaseolus types