Dried Fordhook Lima Beans from China
Fordhook lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are large, dried, shelled beans commonly used in hearty stews and soups. They fall under HTS 0713.39.4140 as other lima beans entered for consumption outside the standard seasonal period or withdrawn anytime, distinguishing them from quota-limited imports. These beans are not skinned or split but preserved in their dried state for long-term storage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify entry timing against USDA seasonal quotas to avoid misclassification into lower-duty periods
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming beans are shelled, dried, and free from contaminants
• Label packages with country of origin and 'lima beans (Phaseolus spp.)' to meet FDA import requirements