Whole Skinned Cowpeas from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document skinning process to distinguish from split or flour products
• Ensure no additives; pure dried product avoids classification as preserved vegetables
• Monitor for insect damage, common in skinned legumes, requiring clean certificates