Dried Cowpea Seeds for Sowing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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