Cowpeas (other than black-eye peas)
Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled: > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.): > Cowpeas (other than black-eye peas)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0708.20.20
Fresh Brown Cowpeas Pods
Unharvested brown cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) in their fresh pods, excluding black-eye varieties, destined for market sale. Classified under HTS 0708.20.20 as shelled or unshelled leguminous vegetables of the cowpea type, fresh or chilled. These are distinct from black-eyed peas due to lacking the characteristic black spot.
Chilled Crowder Peas Unshelled
Crowder peas, a variety of brown cowpeas without black eyes, harvested fresh and chilled in pods for extended shelf life. HTS 0708.20.20 covers these unshelled leguminous beans of Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp., fresh or chilled. Ideal for Southern US cuisine when fresh.
Fresh California Black Cowpeas Pods
California Black cowpeas, a non-black-eye variety with dark seed coats, supplied fresh in pods from West Coast farms. Falls under HTS 0708.20.20 for fresh/chilled cowpeas (Vigna spp.) excluding black-eye peas. Popular in heirloom vegetable markets.
Chilled Red Cowpeas Unshelled
Red cowpea pods, fresh harvested and rapidly chilled, excluding black-eye types, for premium ethnic grocers. HTS 0708.20.20 applies to these unshelled Vigna spp. beans, fresh or chilled. Known for vibrant color and nutty flavor.
Fresh Yardlong Cowpeas Alternative
Long-podded yardlong cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), non-black-eye, fresh from Asian farms. Though sometimes debated, classified under HTS 0708.20.20 as cowpeas, fresh unshelled. Used in stir-fries when young.