Fresh Shelled Chickpeas from China
Fresh shelled chickpeas are removed from pods immediately after harvest and chilled to preserve tenderness. HTS 0708.90.05.00 covers both shelled and unshelled fresh/chilled chickpeas as leguminous vegetables.
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
• Document shelling process to confirm no preservation treatments applied
• Inspect for moisture content to differentiate from provisionally preserved
• Pair with fumigation certs if required for shelled produce