Fresh Green Pigeon Peas Pods
Unhulled fresh pigeon pea pods, also known as toor dal in pod form, harvested during the summer season. Classified under HTS 0708.90.25.00 when entered July 1 to September 30 due to seasonal tariff provisions for shelled or unshelled leguminous vegetables. These are typically used in Caribbean and Indian cuisines for their tender peas inside.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered October 1 to June 30
Same pigeon peas but outside the July-September seasonal window trigger a different tariff rate.
If dried, not fresh or chilled
Dried pigeon peas (toor dal) move to Chapter 71 for dehydrated leguminous vegetables.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
If treated solely for transport preservation while unsuitable for immediate consumption, falls under heading 0711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls between July 1-September 30 to qualify for this seasonal subheading; otherwise, use 0708.90.28.00
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled condition and freedom from pests common to leguminous crops
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as dried (0904) or processed, which shifts to different chapters
Related Products under HTS 0708.90.25.00
Fresh Whole Pigeon Peas (Gundus)
Freshly harvested whole pigeon peas, unshelled green pods containing immature seeds, common in East African and Indian markets. Enters under HTS 0708.90.25.00 for July-September imports as other leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Organic Fresh Pigeon Peas Pods
Certified organic unshelled pigeon pea pods grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled. Falls under HTS 0708.90.25.00 for seasonal entry of pigeon peas per statistical notes on organic standards.
Haitian Fresh Pigeon Peas (Guisantes)
Fresh unshelled pigeon peas variety grown in Haiti, known locally as guisantes, exported chilled. Seasonal HTS 0708.90.25.00 for July-September imports of these leguminous pods.
Chilled Unshelled Pigeon Pea Pods
Refrigerated unshelled pigeon pea pods maintained at chilled temperatures to preserve freshness post-harvest. Qualifies for HTS 0708.90.25.00 during July-September as fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables, specifically pigeon peas.
Fresh Shelled Pigeon Peas
Immature pigeon peas removed from pods immediately after harvest, fresh or chilled for market sale. HTS 0708.90.25.00 applies to shelled pigeon peas entered July 1-September 30 as leguminous vegetables.