Frozen Fordhook Lima Beans from Japan
Fordhook lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are large, buttery legumes frozen after steaming or boiling, shelled for convenience. They fall under HTS 0710.22.1510 as frozen lima beans (Phaseolus spp.), not reduced in size, and 'other' variety excluding pea beans. These are uncooked or simply cooked by steaming/boiling in water for preservation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify beans are Phaseolus spp. (lima) via supplier certificates; misclassification as pea beans shifts to 0710.22.1010
• Provide documentation proving frozen state uses only steaming/boiling (no other cooking); check for pesticide residues per FDA standards
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming not reduced in size—whole beans only; declare country of origin accurately for quota applicability