Pre-Washed Sugar Snap Peas from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document wash process (potable water only, no chemicals) to avoid 0711 preservation claims
• Comply with FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification for microbial risks in pre-washed produce
• Seasonal timing critical; late entries default to higher-duty general pea codes