Canned Baby Peas from Mexico
Canned baby peas are immature, smaller Pisum sativum peas preserved in cans with water, salt, or brine, offering a tender texture. Classified under HTS 2005.40.00.00 as non-frozen peas prepared without vinegar, distinct from larger mature peas but same botanical species.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm varietal is Pisum sativum; provide botanical certification if challenged on 'peas' definition
• Use FDA-approved can linings to meet food contact regulations; declare Brix if sugared