Frozen Diced Lima Beans from Japan
Frozen lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) that have been shelled, diced into small uniform pieces, and frozen without cooking. They fall under HTS 0710.22.40 as leguminous vegetables of Phaseolus spp., reduced in size through dicing, and preserved by freezing for transport and storage.
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 from Phaseolus or Vigna spp. with supplier certificates; ensure size reduction is via chopping/dicing, not pureeing
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as puree under 0710.90 if too finely processed