Fresh Sugar Snap Peas from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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