Chilled Red Cowpeas Unshelled
Chilled red cowpea pods, fresh harvested and rapidly chilled, are unshelled leguminous vegetables of the Vigna genus. They fall under tariff item 0708.20.22 when imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg, during the specified seasonal window.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cowpeas are in packages of 2.27 kg or less
Smaller package sizes fall under this sibling tariff item.
If imported outside the seasonal period
This item applies to other snap beans without seasonal restrictions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the shipment weight exceeds 2.27 kg per package to meet the bulk requirement
• Check the CBSA order for the exact seasonal dates, as they may vary
• Have documentation ready to prove the cowpeas are fresh and chilled, not preserved
Related Products under Tariff item 0708.20.22
Asparagus Beans Yard-Long Variety
Fresh asparagus beans, also known as yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), are chilled and unshelled. They are classified under tariff item 0708.20.22 when imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg, during the specified seasonal period.
Chilled California Blackeye Cowpeas (Non-Black-Eye Variant)
Chilled California blackeye cowpeas, excluding true black-eye types, are shelled for premium markets. They are classified under tariff item 0708.20.22 when imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg, during the specified seasonal period.
Chilled Chinese Long Beans
Chilled Chinese long beans, also known as yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), are packed in ventilated crates. They fall under tariff item 0708.20.22 when shipped in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg, during the specified seasonal period.
Chilled Crowder Cowpeas
Chilled crowder cowpeas, unshelled and fresh for Southern dishes, are a variety of cowpeas with crowded seeds. They fall under tariff item 0708.20.22 when shipped in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg, during the specified seasonal period.
Chilled Crowder Peas Unshelled
Chilled crowder peas, a variety of brown cowpeas without black eyes, are harvested fresh and chilled in their pods. They are classified under tariff item 0708.20.22 as other snap beans, imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg each, during the specified seasonal period.
Chilled Yardlong Cowpeas
Chilled yardlong cowpeas, unshelled pods fresh from harvest, are used in Asian cuisine. They are classified under tariff item 0708.20.22 when imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg, during the specified seasonal period.