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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered June 1 through October 31
Lima beans imported outside the November-May seasonal window fall under the general lima beans subheading.
If preserved in brine or sulfur water for transport
If treated solely for provisional preservation (e.g., in preservative solutions) and unsuitable for immediate consumption, they move to heading 0711.
If dried in pods or shelled
Dried lima beans, rather than fresh/chilled, are classified under dried leguminous vegetables in heading 0712.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within November 1 to May 31 to qualify under this HTS code; off-season imports shift to other subheadings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming beans are fresh/chilled and free from pests/diseases common to leguminous vegetables
• Declare shelled vs unshelled status accurately, as misclassification can lead to duty reassessment
Related Products under HTS 0708.20.10.00
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.