Fresh Green Pigeon Peas Pods from Japan

Unhulled fresh pigeon pea pods, also known as toor or arhar, harvested at peak ripeness and chilled for market sale. Classified under HTS 0708.90.30.00 as other fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables, specifically pigeon peas that are unshelled. Excludes dried forms which fall under Chapter 07 note exclusions.

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 phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and freedom from pests, as required for Chapter 7 produce

Avoid misclassification as dried peas (0713); provide harvest date and temperature logs to prove 'fresh or chilled' status

Label clearly as unshelled pigeon peas to match 'other' subheading; use refrigerated containers below 7°C during transit