Dried Sieva Lima Beans from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Varietal declaration critical; Sieva often borders baby lima classification thresholds
• Fumigate with phosphine if from high-risk pest areas like Central America
• Bundle with other quota beans to optimize container loads and reduce per-unit costs