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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If qualifying as green peas in pods >6kg/100L
Specific green pea pod metrics shift classification from 'other' to the green pea subheading.
If pods are detached and treated as separate vegetable
Edible pea pods without peas might classify under heading 0709 for other fresh vegetables.
If dehydrated or otherwise dried
Dried sugar snap peas enter under heading 0712 for dried vegetables excluding specific legumes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as sugar snap peas with country of origin; ensure temperature logs for chilled status
• Comply with USDA import requirements including inspection for quarantine pests common in pea imports
• Calculate duties based on net weight; pitfall is confusing with frozen peas under 0710 which have different rates
Related Products under HTS 0708.10.40.60
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.
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.