Southern-Style Canned Black-Eyed Peas
Southern-Style Canned Black-Eyed Peas are shelled black-eye peas canned with minor southern seasonings such as onion, garlic, or spices, but no vinegar. The preservation method—canning with heat—fits heading 20.05 for vegetables prepared otherwise than by vinegar, and the product is not red bean paste, so it falls under 'other' in subheading 2005.51. This ready-to-eat product targets consumers seeking convenient, flavorful legumes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
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 made into a paste for manufacturing
Paste products are classified under this specific subheading.
If the seasonings include significant amounts of other vegetables
Preparations with substantial vegetable content may fall under other subheadings.
If the product is homogenized and sold as infant food
Homogenized composite food preparations are classified in heading 21.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• List all seasonings on the ingredient label, as CBSA may verify that no vinegar or acetic acid is present
• Ensure the seasonings do not transform the product into a mixed vegetable preparation, which could change classification
• Keep production records showing the canning process to support the tariff classification
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