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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shelled peas without pods
Shelled peas fall under a separate subheading as they lack the edible pod characteristic of sugar snaps.
If frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen peas, even sugar snap varieties, are provisionally preserved and move to Chapter 07 heading 0710.
If dried for human consumption
Dried leguminous vegetables like peas are classified in heading 0713, excluding fresh or chilled forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify peas are fresh or chilled (below 7°C) and unshelled to qualify; provide temperature logs during transit
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like pea leaf weevil, common in imports
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (0710.21) by ensuring no freezing; inspect for spoilage at entry
Related Products under HTS 0708.10.40.40
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.
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).
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.