Chilled Snow Pea Pods
Chilled snow pea pods are harvested immature, keeping the entire edible pod intact for stir-fries and salads. HTS 0708.10.40.20 covers these unshelled Pisum sativum snow peas in fresh or chilled state, distinct from mature or shelled peas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If green peas variety instead of snow peas
Standard green peas (Pisum sativum without edible pods) have a distinct statistical suffix.
If frozen
Frozen vegetables shift to Chapter 71, heading 0713 for simply frozen products.
If pea flour from snow peas
Processed into flour, it becomes Chapter 11 products of the milling industry.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain below 7°C during transit to preserve freshness; declare as 'snow peas' specifically on entry docs; avoid mixing with frozen peas to prevent duty disputes
Related Products under HTS 0708.10.40.20
Fresh Snow Peas
Fresh snow peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) are immature pea pods harvested while flat and tender, with undeveloped peas inside. They are classified under HTS 0708.10.40.20 as unshelled peas of the snow pea variety, fresh or chilled, fitting Chapter 7 for edible vegetables.
Organic Snow Peas Fresh
Certified organic snow peas are grown without synthetic pesticides, harvested fresh with pods for premium markets. They qualify under HTS 0708.10.40.20 as fresh/ chilled unshelled snow peas per statistical notes on organic standards.
Baby Snow Peas Bunch
Baby snow peas are smaller, more tender pods harvested early, sold in retail bunches while fresh or chilled. Classified as snow peas under HTS 0708.10.40.20 due to variety and unshelled form, ideal for gourmet salads.
Farm-Fresh Snow Peas
Farm-fresh snow peas straight from fields, packed chilled in bulk for export with intact edible pods. HTS 0708.10.40.20 applies to these unshelled fresh/chilled peas of the snow variety per Chapter 7 notes.
Hydroponic Snow Peas
Hydroponically grown snow peas yield clean, pesticide-free pods harvested fresh for high-end markets. They remain under HTS 0708.10.40.20 as standard fresh/chilled unshelled snow peas regardless of growing method.