Fresh California Black Cowpeas Pods from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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