Fresh Shelled Lima Beans from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document shelling process to confirm fresh state, not preserved (avoid 0711 confusion)
• Phytosanitary inspections critical for shelled beans to check for pests in seeds