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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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