Fresh Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum) are young, edible-pod peas harvested fresh or chilled, with the entire pod and peas inside consumed. They are classified under HTS 0708.10.20.40 when entered July 1 to September 30 due to seasonal import provisions for this specific pea variety, distinguishing them from standard peas.
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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
Seasonal restriction excludes this code; off-season sugar snap peas fall under general fresh pea provisions.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur dioxide for transport
If treated solely for preservation (unsuitable for immediate consumption), moves to Chapter 71 heading 0711.
If processed or frozen rather than fresh/chilled
Fresh/chilled leguminous peas stay in 0708; frozen or otherwise prepared shifts to fruits/vegetables of 0709.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls July 1-Sept 30; off-season shifts to general pea codes like 0708.10.2000
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming pest-free status and proper chilling to avoid spoilage claims
• Label as 'sugar snap peas' precisely; mislabeling as snow peas risks reclassification and penalties
Related Products under HTS 0708.10.20.40
Organic Sugar Snap Peas
Certified organic sugar snap peas are fresh or chilled peas grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA organic standards. They qualify for HTS 0708.10.20.40 during the July-September window as shelled or unshelled leguminous vegetables, with statistical notes requiring proof of organic certification.
Chilled Sugar Snap Peas in Bulk
Bulk-packed chilled sugar snap peas are harvested at peak tenderness, rapidly cooled to extend shelf life, and shipped unshelled. HTS 0708.10.20.40 covers them specifically for July-September entries as fresh leguminous peas suitable for immediate consumption.
Pre-Washed Sugar Snap Peas
Pre-washed sugar snap peas are gently cleaned fresh peas, chilled immediately post-harvest to preserve crispness, entered unshelled. They fit HTS 0708.10.20.40 for summer entries as minimally processed leguminous vegetables remaining suitable for immediate retail sale.
Farm-Fresh Sugar Snap Peas
Farm-fresh sugar snap peas are hand-picked at optimal maturity, packed in breathable crates, and chilled for market. Classified under HTS 0708.10.20.40 for July-September imports as unshelled, fresh Pisum sativum variety with edible pods.