Fresh Sugar Snap Peas from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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