Chilled Red Cowpeas Unshelled from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers with temperature logs to prove chilled (not frozen) condition
• Separate from black-eye peas in shipments to avoid commingling penalties
• Check for organic certification if claimed, per General Note 6 standards