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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered October 1 to June 30
Snow peas entered outside the July-September period fall under the general peas provision.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur dioxide
If treated solely for transport preservation and unsuitable for immediate consumption, moves to Chapter 71.
If shelled
Shelled peas, even snow peas, are classified separately from unshelled under 0708.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls between July 1 and September 30; off-season shipments shift to HTS 0708.10.40.00
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled condition and freedom from pests
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as sugar snap peas, which may require different classification
Related Products under HTS 0708.10.20.20
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.
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.
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.