Fresh Shelled Lima Beans
Fresh or chilled shelled lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) have seeds removed from pods, ready for cooking. Under HTS 0708.20.90 as other Phaseolus spp. beans, fresh/chilled. Larger than baby limas, used in succotash and soups.
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If frozen, shelled
Shelled frozen lima beans are specifically under 0710.21 for snow peas and lima beans.
If dried
Dried lima beans become small red/bambara-type or other dried in 0713.20.
If cooked and preserved
If boiled/cooked in water, prepared lima beans go to Chapter 20 fruits/veg preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document shelling process to confirm fresh state, not preserved (avoid 0711 confusion)
• Phytosanitary inspections critical for shelled beans to check for pests in seeds
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