Dried Christmas Lima Beans
Heirloom Christmas lima beans, dried and shelled, feature striking red markings and are imported during the quota period. They fit HTS 0713.39.21.40 as 'other lima beans'—Phaseolus lunatus variety, simply dried without further modification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If misidentified as baby lima
Visual similarity to small baby limas could lead to wrong statistical suffix; measure average bean size.
If pearl barley-like processing
No—legumes to 1102 only if hulled/split; intact dried shelled stay in 0713.
If provisionally preserved for transport
Chapter note 0711 for veggies treated solely for preservation (e.g., frozen, brined) if unsuitable for eating.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document heirloom status if claiming organic; reference USDA certified organic standards per statistical note
• Avoid splitting during harvest/transport; split beans may reclassify under different processing subheadings
• Test for aflatoxin levels pre-shipment; legumes prone to contamination voids entry
Related Products under HTS 0713.39.21.40
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.
Dried Baby Lima Beans (Large Variety)
These are dried, shelled baby lima beans of a larger cultivar (Phaseolus lunatus), not qualifying as the smallest 'baby' type, imported during the May-August quota. Classified in HTS 0713.39.21.40 as 'other lima beans' since they are simply dried and shelled without further processing.
Dried Peruvian Lima Beans
Peruvian-sourced dried lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus), shelled and imported for summer consumption under quota. HTS 0713.39.21.40 covers these as 'other lima beans'—dried leguminous vegetables without skinning, splitting, or preservation beyond drying.
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.
Dried Organic Lima Beans
Certified organic dried lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus), shelled, for summer quota import. HTS 0713.39.21.40 applies to these 'other lima beans' as dried, unprocessed leguminous vegetables entered May-August.
Dried Sieva Lima Beans
Sieva-type lima beans, small to medium dried shelled variety (Phaseolus lunatus), for quota entry. Fits HTS 0713.39.21.40 as 'other lima beans'—not the smallest baby type, simply dried.