Butter Lima Beans Dried

Creamy butter lima beans, a premium variety of Phaseolus lunatus, dried and shelled for export. HTS 0713.39.4140 covers these as other lima beans withdrawn for consumption anytime or outside quota, preserved solely by drying. Known for their rich flavor in casseroles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.39Same rate: 35%

If butter variety during quota period

Specific premium types in-season may align with quota-limited statistical breaks.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 35%

If canned or cooked post-drying

Prepared/preserved beans move to Chapter 20 for fruits/nuts/vegetables preparations.

1201.90.00Same rate: 35%

If for sowing, not human consumption

Seed beans intended for planting shift to Chapter 12 soybeans/seeds heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use variety-specific invoices to distinguish from standard limas for accurate duty assessment

Comply with country-of-origin marking to avoid disputes on quota applicability

Test for aflatoxins common in legumes; provide lab results proactively

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Split Dried Lima Beans

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Colombian Dried Lima Beans

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Skinned Dried Lima Beans

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