Fresh Pole Lima Beans from Japan
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 — 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%
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