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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered September 1 to April 30
Out-of-quota period for lima beans uses a different statistical suffix with potentially higher duty rates.
If lightly preserved in brine or sulfur dioxide
Provisionally preserved beans for transport fall under heading 0713 per chapter notes, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If skinned, split, or hulled
Mechanically processed into flour or meal preparation state moves to Chapter 11 for cereal/legume preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm entry date falls between May 1 and August 31 to qualify for this quota tariff rate; late entries shift to higher out-of-quota codes
• Provide phytosanitary certificate proving beans are free from pests like bruchid beetles, common in legume imports
• Declare exact variety and weight; misclassification as baby lima beans could trigger re-assessment under 0713.39.21.20
Related Products under HTS 0713.39.21.40
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 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.
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.