Fresh Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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