Fresh Brown Cowpeas Pods from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify botanical identity as Vigna spp. cowpeas excluding black-eye peas via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 7°C) proving 'fresh or chilled' status to prevent reclassification as dried (0713)
• Declare pod/unshelled status accurately; shelled cowpeas may shift to other subheadings