Dried Cowpeas from Germany
Shelled dried cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), aka black-eyed peas, dried for Southern and African recipes. HTS 0713.90.81.00 covers out-of-quota dried shelled leguminous vegetables. Hard and dry, needing soak/cook.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Phytosanitary certs must specify cowpea weevil treatment
• Sort by eye color (white vs cream) for accurate customs valuation
• Refrigerated containers recommended for tropical origins