Frozen Brown Cowpeas from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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