Chilled Black-Eyed Pea Pods from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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