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Chilled Sugar Snap Peas in Bulk

Bulk-packed chilled sugar snap peas are stored at refrigerated temperatures post-harvest, with pods fully intact. Classified under HTS 0708.10.40.40 for unshelled, fresh or chilled sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%
PGA flags (3)Show detailsAQ2USDA APHISRequiredFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be required
  • AQ2

    USDA APHIS · Required

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data is required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
  • FD4

    FDA · Required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0708.10.40Same rate: 37.5%

If specifically green peas variety

Other pea subheadings apply if not explicitly sugar snap with thick, edible pods.

0808.10.00Same rate: 37.5%

If mistaken for beans

Pods resembling beans could shift to Chapter 08 for other fruits/vegetables.

0710.22Lower: 23.7% vs 37.5%

If hybrid peas frozen

Any freezing moves hybrid or shelled peas to frozen leguminous vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ventilated crates to prevent condensation; document chill chain from farm to port

• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce; include lot codes for traceability

• Watch for common pitfall of pod maturity—overmature pods may be deemed unfit and rejected

Related Products under HTS 0708.10.40.40

Fresh Sugar Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum) are a variety of edible-pod peas with tender, sweet pods and peas inside, harvested fresh or chilled. They are classified under HTS 0708.10.40.40 as unshelled leguminous vegetables, specifically sugar snap peas, fresh or chilled, not suitable for immediate consumption without preparation.

Organic Sugar Snap Peas

Certified organic sugar snap peas are grown without synthetic pesticides, harvested fresh or chilled with intact pods. They fit HTS 0708.10.40.40 as fresh/chilled unshelled peas of the sugar snap type, per statistical notes on organic standards.

Hydroponic Sugar Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas grown hydroponically without soil, harvested fresh or chilled, retaining full pods for edibility. They are leguminous vegetables under HTS 0708.10.40.40, as classification is by botanical type, not growing method.

Pre-Washed Sugar Snap Peas

Pre-washed sugar snap peas are gently rinsed post-harvest, chilled, and packed unshelled for freshness. Remains under HTS 0708.10.40.40 as fresh/chilled sugar snap peas, provided no further processing alters suitability for immediate consumption.

Baby Sugar Snap Peas

Immature 'baby' sugar snap peas are harvested young for tenderness, fresh or chilled with small pods. Classified as sugar snap peas under HTS 0708.10.40.40, as they meet the varietal description regardless of size.