Fresh California Black Cowpeas Pods from China
California Black cowpeas, a non-black-eye variety with dark seed coats, supplied fresh in pods from West Coast farms. Falls under HTS 0708.20.20 for fresh/chilled cowpeas (Vigna spp.) excluding black-eye peas. Popular in heirloom vegetable markets.
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
• Include variety-specific invoices noting 'California Black - not black-eye' to prevent disputes
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for fresh legumes from abroad
• Test for moisture content; excess may lead to 'dried' determination