IQF Frozen Butter Lima Beans from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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