Frozen Shelled Cowpeas from Germany
Frozen shelled cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), also known as black-eyed peas excluding the black-eye variety, are leguminous vegetables frozen without cooking beyond steaming or boiling in water. They fall under HTS 0710.22.20.00 as unshelled or shelled beans of Vigna spp., not reduced in size, suitable for cooking after thawing. These are commonly used in Southern dishes like hoppin' john.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 supplier certificates confirming cowpeas are Vigna spp. excluding black-eye peas to avoid reclassification
• Ensure product is frozen solely by steaming/boiling in water without additional processing; provide lab tests if needed
• Label with country of origin and 'keep frozen' instructions to comply with FDA import requirements