Dried Fordhook Lima Beans from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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