Peruvian Dried Broad Lima Beans from Japan
Large broad lima beans from Peru, dried and shelled for international trade, popular in Latin American cuisine. HTS 0713.39.4140 applies to these Phaseolus lunatus imports outside the defined consumption period, ensuring proper tariff for non-quota entries. They remain whole and require rehydration for use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check bilateral trade agreements like US-Peru TPA for potential duty reductions on qualifying shipments
• Submit fumigation certificates if from pest-prone regions to pass APHIS inspection
• Accurately describe as 'lima beans' on entry docs to prevent shifts to generic bean tariffs