Frozen Brown Cowpeas from China

Frozen shelled brown cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata), a variety excluding black-eye, steamed in water then quick-frozen. HTS 0710.22.20.00 covers these not-reduced-in-size beans of Vigna spp. Used in stews and salads after cooking.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Specify variety (e.g

brown) in invoices to distinguish from black-eye and support classification

Test for moisture content to confirm not dried or over-processed beyond freezing

Use refrigerated containers to maintain integrity during transit and avoid thawing claims