Pre-Washed Sugar Snap Peas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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