Organic Sugar Snap Peas from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic certificate referencing General Statistical Note 6 standards
• Test for pesticide residues; organic claims trigger CBP scrutiny during seasonal high-volume imports
• Use ventilated crates to maintain chill chain; spoilage voids organic status and incurs duties