Dried Christmas Lima Beans from Japan
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.
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
• 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