Fresh Snow Peas
Snow peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) are flat-podded peas harvested fresh or chilled with the pods fully edible. They fall under HTS 0708.10.40.60 as shelled or unshelled leguminous peas, other than green peas in pods weighing with pods over 6kg per 100L volume.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If green peas in pods weighing with pods >6kg per 100L volume
Green peas meeting specific pod volume/weight criteria classify under a dedicated subheading separate from 'other' peas.
If dried
Dried peas move to Chapter 07 heading 0713 for dried leguminous vegetables, shelled.
If provisionally preserved (e.g., in brine for transport)
Preserved peas unsuitable for immediate consumption fall under heading 0711, not fresh/chilled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify peas are fresh or chilled (not frozen) and maintain cold chain to avoid reclassification under Chapter 07 frozen provisions
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests/diseases; declare volume weight accurately for podded peas
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as green peas, which could shift to other subheadings with different rates
Related Products under HTS 0708.10.40.60
Fresh Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas are plump-podded varieties of Pisum sativum eaten pod and all, imported fresh or chilled. Classified in HTS 0708.10.40.60 as other peas, distinct from standard green peas due to pod characteristics and volume/weight specs.
Chilled Chinese Peas (Snow Pod)
Chinese snow pod peas are slender, crisp Pisum sativum varieties popular in Asian cuisine, imported chilled. HTS 0708.10.40.60 applies to these unshelled other peas not specified elsewhere in the heading.
Chilled Garden Peas (Mangetout)
Mangetout garden peas are immature Pisum sativum harvested for tender pods, supplied chilled for freshness. HTS 0708.10.40.60 covers these as other shelled/unshelled peas not meeting green pea pod criteria.
Fresh Edible Pod Peas
Edible pod peas (Pisum sativum macrocarpon) are specialty varieties with thick, sweet pods for culinary use, fresh or chilled. They fit HTS 0708.10.40.60 as other leguminous peas outside primary green pea categories.