Fresh Shelled Cowpeas
Fresh shelled cowpeas from Phaseolus spp., chilled immediately after harvest to maintain freshness during transport. These are classified as leguminous vegetables under heading 07.08, as they are fresh or chilled and not dried, frozen, or preserved.
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 cowpeas are intended for processing
Snap beans for processing fall under a separate tariff item with potentially different duty treatment.
If the cowpeas are not snap beans or do not meet the seasonal or packaging conditions
Other beans not specified elsewhere in the subheading may be classified here.
If the cowpeas are dried and shelled
Dried leguminous vegetables are classified under heading 07.13, not 07.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the seasonal period specified by CBSA orders, as this tariff item applies only during designated weeks
• Ensure the product is fresh or chilled, not frozen or dried, to qualify
• Include package weight in duty calculations per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0708.20.22
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 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 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.
Fresh Asparagus Beans (Cowpea Variety)
Fresh asparagus beans, a long-pod cowpea variety of Vigna spp., are chilled and unshelled. They fall under tariff item 0708.20.22 when shipped in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg, during the specified seasonal period.
Fresh Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata)
Fresh cowpeas, excluding black-eye varieties, from Vigna spp. or Phaseolus spp., are shelled or unshelled and chilled for market. 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.
Fresh Purple Hull Cowpeas
Fresh purple hull cowpeas, unshelled with distinctive purple pods, are chilled for retail. They fall under tariff item 0708.20.22 when shipped in bulk or in packages exceeding 2.27 kg, during the specified seasonal period.