Black-Eye Cowpeas in Tomato Sauce from Mexico
Shelled black-eye cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) preserved in a light tomato sauce that serves only as a seasoning, not as the primary component. The product is heat-processed in cans without vinegar or acetic acid, and is not frozen. It qualifies under this tariff item as 'other' shelled beans, as the tomato sauce is incidental to the essential character of the beans.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Ensure the tomato sauce is only a minor seasoning (not exceeding 20% of the product) to avoid classification under heading 20.02 or 20.07
• Declare the product as 'other shelled beans' and provide a detailed ingredient list to the CBSA
• Verify the product does not contain meat or fish, which would shift it to Chapter 16