Dried Black-Eyed Peas
Dried black-eyed peas (Vigna unguiculata), also known as cowpeas, are shelled leguminous vegetables harvested at maturity and dried for storage and cooking. They fall under HTS 0713.35.00.00 as dried, shelled cowpeas, neither skinned nor split, suitable for soups, stews, and side dishes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If small red cowpeas (adzuki type)
Cowpeas resembling adzuki beans may classify under small red bean subheading based on size and color.
If skinned, split, or otherwise processed beyond simple drying
Advanced processing like splitting moves them to 'other dried leguminous vegetables' in 0713.90.
If ground into flour or meal
Grinding transforms shelled dried beans into bean flours, classified under Chapter 11 for cereal flours and substitutes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical classification as Vigna unguiculata via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification as other beans
• Ensure compliance with phytosanitary requirements; provide fumigation certificates for dried legumes to prevent pest issues
• Label moisture content below 14% to confirm 'dried' status and avoid reclassification under fresh vegetable headings
Related Products under HTS 0713.35.00.00
Organic Dried Cowpeas
Certified organic dried cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) are shelled, non-GMO legumes grown without synthetic pesticides and dried for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 0713.35.00.00 as dried, shelled cowpeas meeting organic standards per General Statistical Note 6.
Split Cowpea Dal
Dried cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) that have been split after shelling, commonly used in Indian cuisine as 'lobia dal'. While split, they remain under HTS 0713.35.00.00 as specifically provided for cowpeas in the dried, shelled beans category.
Whole Skinned Cowpeas
Dried cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) with skins removed but whole (not split), prepared for quicker cooking in various dishes. HTS 0713.35.00.00 covers skinned cowpeas as dried, shelled leguminous vegetables.
California Blackeye Cowpeas
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.