Chilled Black-Eyed Pea Pods from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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