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California Blackeye Cowpeas from Japan

Premium dried California Blackeye variety cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), a specific cultivar prized for creamy texture in Southern US cooking. Falls under HTS 0713.35.00.00 as dried, shelled cowpeas regardless of varietal.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify varietal on commercial invoice for accurate statistical reporting

• Source from approved regions; check APHIS restrictions on legume imports

• Bulk packaging preferred over retail to minimize FDA prior notice requirements