Chilled Desi Chickpeas from China
Chilled Desi chickpeas are small, dark green to black legumes, fresh or chilled post-harvest for short-term storage. As unshelled leguminous vegetables, they fit HTS 0708.90.05.00 specifically for fresh/chilled chickpeas.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove chilled status and prevent duty disputes
• Label country of origin and harvest date clearly for traceability
• Watch for misdeclaration as beans, which could trigger audits