Dried Cowpea Seeds for Sowing

Dried cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds, shelled, for sowing black-eyed pea crops. HTS 0713.90.11.00 covers these as dried leguminous seeds for planting, ensuring they remain viable post-drying. Commonly used in warm climates for high-yield production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.33.20Same rate: 35%

If marketed as food-grade dried cowpeas

Edible dried cowpeas (black-eyed peas) are classified separately from sowing seeds.

0713.90Same rate: 35%

If damaged or non-germinating seeds

Only viable seeds qualify as 'for sowing'; others go to general dried legume category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide fumigation certificates if shipped in containers prone to weevil infestation

• Use tamper-evident packaging to assure customs of no tampering affecting seed integrity

• Consult local extension services for region-specific variety approvals before import