IQF Frozen Butter Lima Beans from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) butter lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus), shelled and blanched by steaming. Under HTS 0710.22.1510 as other frozen lima beans, maintaining whole size. Prevents clumping for retail use.
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
• IQF process must be documented as steaming only; no oils/additives to stay in 0710
• Test for moisture content to confirm not dehydrated, avoiding Chapter 71 reclassification
• Use proper cold chain logistics; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims at entry