Fresh Purple Hull Cowpeas from Japan
Fresh purple hull cowpeas, unshelled with distinctive purple pods, chilled for retail. HTS 0708.20.2010 includes these as other cowpeas (not black-eye) in fresh/chilled leguminous vegetables.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Phytosanitary certs must note purple hull variety and absence of pests
• Pack in ventilated crates to maintain freshness without condensation