Fresh Green Kabuli Chickpeas from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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