Chilled Black-Eyed Pea Pods

Pods of Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata (cowpeas/black-eyed peas), fresh or chilled, unshelled. HTS 0708.20.90.05 covers these as other Vigna genus beans, not Phaseolus. Common in Southern cuisine and African dishes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.31Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried cowpeas

Dried forms of Vigna unguiculata classify under dried bean provisions in 0713.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If treated for provisional preservation (e.g., in brine)

Per chapter note, brine-treated veggies unsuitable for immediate consumption go to 0711.

0708.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If shelled fresh cowpeas

Shelled status moves to the shelled beans subheading in 0708.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use invoices specifying 'Vigna unguiculata' to prevent confusion with Phaseolus vulgaris field beans

Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for legumes, including pest risk assessments

Monitor moisture content to ensure not provisionally preserved under heading 0711