Fresh Snow Peas from Japan
Fresh snow peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) are flat-podded peas eaten whole, imported fresh or chilled during the July-September window under HTS 0708.10.20.60. They qualify as unshelled leguminous vegetables of the pea species.
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
• Include detailed varietal identification and harvest date proof for customs verification
• Maintain cold chain to ensure 'fresh or chilled' status without preservation treatments
• Watch for reclassification if pods are mature and seeds dominant