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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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