Fresh Green Pigeon Peas Pods from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• 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