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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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