Sulfur-Preserved Green Split Peas from Canada
Green split peas treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during storage and transport, remaining unfit for direct consumption. HTS 0711.90.20.00 covers such leguminous vegetables explicitly allowed by the Chapter Note.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Test sulfur levels to confirm they only ensure provisional preservation, not final processing
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk shipments reduce risk of reclassification as consumer goods
• Include supplier affidavits on treatment to support Customs valuation