Frozen Unshelled Lima Beans from Mexico
Whole podded lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus), unshelled and frozen after steaming. HTS 0710.22.1510 includes unshelled frozen lima beans, other varieties, not size-reduced. Niche for fresh-like pod cooking.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish shelled vs unshelled in invoices; affects yield/value calculations
• Phytosanitary certs critical for podded imports to check pests
• Avoid declaring as pods only if edible beans intended—full description needed