Chilled Sugar Snap Peas in Bulk
Bulk-packed chilled sugar snap peas are harvested at peak tenderness, rapidly cooled to extend shelf life, and shipped unshelled. They fall under tariff item 0708.10.91 as fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables (peas, Pisum sativum) imported during a period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the peas are imported for processing (e.g., canning or freezing)
This item covers peas destined for processing, which may have a different duty rate.
If imported outside the specified 12-week period
This is the residual item for other fresh or chilled peas not covered by the seasonal order.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify whether the CBSA has issued an order specifying the 12-week import period for this tariff item; if not, the goods may fall under 0708.10.99
• Ensure the peas are fresh or chilled, not frozen or dried, and are unshelled
• Include package weight in the customs value for duty calculation, as per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0708.10.91
Baby Snow Peas
Baby snow peas, small and immature, harvested early for tenderness, fresh or chilled and unshelled. They are imported during a period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31st.
Chilled Edible Pod Peas
Chilled edible pod peas (Pisum sativum) with fully edible pods, fresh or chilled and unshelled. They are imported during a period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31st.
Chilled Field Peas Unshelled
Chilled field peas (Pisum sativum), fresh or chilled, unshelled, with pods typically discarded before consumption. They are imported during a period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31st.
Chilled Green Arrow Peas
Chilled Green Arrow peas (Pisum sativum), a shelling variety with high yield, enter under tariff item 0708.10.91 as fresh or chilled 'other' peas during the specified period. This item applies to imports during a period ordered by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31.
Chilled Oregon Sugar Peas
Chilled Oregon Sugar peas (Pisum sativum), a popular snap pea variety, fit tariff item 0708.10.91 as fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables entered during the specified period. This item applies to imports during a period ordered by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31.
Chilled Petit Pois
Chilled petit pois are small, tender young peas (Pisum sativum), often shelled, maintained fresh or chilled for import under tariff item 0708.10.91 during the specified period. This item applies to imports during a period ordered by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31.