Fresh Chickpea Pods from China
Fresh chickpea pods (Cicer arietinum) are immature, green pods harvested before the seeds fully develop, typically sold unshelled for specialty markets. They are classified as leguminous vegetables, fresh or chilled, under tariff item 0708.90.00 because they are not dried or shelled and are not covered by more specific headings.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the pods are truly fresh or chilled and not dried, as dried chickpeas fall under heading 07.13
• Include package weight in the declared weight for duty calculation, per supplementary note 1
• Verify the shipment is free of soil and pests to meet CBSA plant health requirements