0708.20.10.00/Chilled Shelled Fordhook Bush Lima Beans/Japan

Chilled Shelled Fordhook Bush Lima Beans from Japan

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 — 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%

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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