Fresh Pole Lima Beans from Germany
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 — 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%
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