IQF Frozen Butter Lima Beans from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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