Chilled Sugar Snap Peas in Bulk from China
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).
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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