Fresh Green Kabuli Chickpeas from China
Fresh green Kabuli chickpeas are large, beige-colored legumes harvested young and chilled for market sale. They are unshelled or lightly shelled and remain fresh, classifying under HTS 0708.90.05.00 as fresh or chilled chickpeas, a leguminous vegetable.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify freshness via phytosanitary certificates to confirm chilled state and avoid reclassification as dried
• Declare exact variety (e.g
• Kabuli vs Desi) for accurate statistical reporting
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper cooling leading to spoilage claims at customs