Fresh Green Kabuli Chickpeas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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