Fresh Pole Lima Beans from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify bush vs pole variety in commercial docs, as growth habit affects yield declarations
• Comply with seasonal quota monitoring—late entries may incur higher duties
• Use ventilated crates for chilled transport to avoid condensation and spoilage claims