Chilled Desi Chickpeas from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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