Dried Cowpeas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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