Frozen Peruvian Lima Beans from China
Peruvian variety lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus), known for creamy texture, are shelled and frozen without cooking or size reduction. HTS 0710.22.10.00 applies for off-season imports November 1 to May 31. Commonly used in Latin American cuisine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Source from approved exporters; check FDA prior notice requirements for frozen vegetables entering U.S. ports
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs to ensure product remains uncooked and frozen per heading definition
• Declare exact varietal (Phaseolus spp.) on entry docs to avoid disputes over bean classification