0708.90.05.00/Chilled Desi Chickpeas/Japan

Chilled Desi Chickpeas from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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