Dried Broad Fordhook Lima Beans

Broad-podded Fordhook lima beans, dried and shelled for quota-season import. Classified under HTS 0713.39.21.40 for 'other lima beans' as they are Phaseolus spp., dried without skinning or splitting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.39Same rate: 35%

If for non-quota consumption entry

Year-round 'other' beans outside summer quota have separate tariff line.

0713.20.10.00Same rate: 35%

If Vigna spp. (e.g., black-eyed)

Vigna genus (cowpeas) separates from Phaseolus spp. beans in subheading structure.

0801Lower: 10% vs 35%

If desiccated coconut-like but for beans

No—Chapter 08 for tree nuts/dates; beans firmly in Chapter 07 unless processed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use sortex-cleaned beans (99% purity) to pass CBP agricultural inspection without quarantine

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Dried Fordhook Lima Beans

Fordhook lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are large, dried, shelled beans imported for consumption during the summer quota period from May 1 to August 31. They are classified under HTS 0713.39.21.40 as 'other lima beans' because they are dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, not skinned or split, and entered within the specified seasonal window for quota purposes.

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