Chinese Snow Peas
Chinese snow peas, a slender variety of Pisum sativum with nearly empty flat pods, are imported fresh or chilled during July-September. They qualify for HTS 0708.10.20.20 as seasonal snow peas, unshelled.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered as green peas but not snow type
Distinguishes from round green peas; snow peas specifically seasonal.
If frozen
Frozen snow peas are provisionally preserved and move to heading 0712.
If beans with edible pods
If variety borders on edible-podded beans, could shift to other leguminous veggies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use botanical confirmation (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) to avoid confusion with similar Asian greens
• Ensure pods are tender and immature; overmature peas may be reclassified
• Comply with FDA prior notice for fresh produce imports
Related Products under HTS 0708.10.20.20
Fresh Snow Peas
Fresh snow peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) are flat, edible-podded peas harvested during July 1 to September 30, with tender, crisp pods containing immature peas. They are classified under HTS 0708.10.20.20 as unshelled leguminous vegetables, fresh or chilled, specifically snow peas entered in that seasonal period.
Organic Snow Peas
Certified organic snow peas are grown without synthetic pesticides, harvested fresh during the July-September season with edible pods intact. HTS 0708.10.20.20 covers these as fresh or chilled snow peas (Pisum sativum), unshelled leguminous vegetables.
Baby Snow Peas
Small, immature baby snow peas are harvested early for tenderness, entered fresh or chilled July-September under HTS 0708.10.20.20 as snow peas (Pisum sativum).
Vancouver Snow Peas
Vancouver snow peas, a popular hybrid variety with sweet, crisp pods, are classified as fresh or chilled snow peas under HTS 0708.10.20.20 when entered July 1-September 30.