Fresh Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) from Japan
Fresh cowpeas, also known as black-eyed peas but excluding black-eye varieties, from Vigna spp. or Phaseolus spp., shelled or unshelled and chilled for market. Classified under HTS 0708.20.2010 as fresh or chilled cowpeas other than black-eye peas within leguminous vegetables.
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
• Verify freshness via phytosanitary certificates confirming no signs of decay or sprouting
• Declare exact variety excluding black-eye peas to avoid reclassification; provide botanical confirmation if needed
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper chilling documentation leading to rejection under Chapter 7 notes