Fresh Baby Lima Beans from Germany
Fresh or chilled baby lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus), small immature seeds, shelled. Classified in HTS 0708.20.90 as other fresh/chilled Phaseolus beans. Tender for quick cooking in side dishes.
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 'baby' size in invoices to align with trade practices and avoid large lima mix-ups
• Ensure no brining or preservatives, as that would invoke heading 0711 provisional preservation