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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If scarlet runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus)
Different Phaseolus species like runner beans use the prior subheading.
If dried, shelled, for sowing
Seed beans intended for planting fall under heading 0713 for vegetable seeds.
If misidentified as fresh peppers
Botanical error could shift to other vegetables, but Chapter 7 notes specify leguminous under 0708.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure pods remain intact and beans viable—damaged pods may be deemed unfit and reclassified
• Obtain import permits for legumes from USDA APHIS if from regions with pest risks like bean pod borers
• Label clearly as 'lima beans, Phaseolus spp.' to avoid confusion with cowpeas or other vigna species
Related Products 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.
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.