Fresh Pole Lima Beans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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