Fresh Sugar Snap Peas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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