Canned Green Peas

Canned green peas (Pisum sativum) are peas that have been harvested, blanched, and preserved in water or brine inside metal cans, then heat-processed for shelf stability. They fall under HTS 2005.40.00.00 as peas prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and not products of heading 2006. This classification applies to standard retail-packed canned peas without added vinegar.

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.

2005.10.00.00Lower: 28.7% vs 35%

If finely homogenized for infants/young children in ≤250g retail containers

Homogenized vegetable preparations for infant/dietetic use take precedence over other 2005 subheadings per subheading note.

0710.10.00Higher: 49% vs 35%

If peas are frozen, uncooked or cooked by steaming/boiling in water

Frozen peas, even if blanched, are classified in Chapter 7 under 0710, separate from preserved preparations in Chapter 20.

2005.51Lower: 10% vs 35%

If preserved in vinegar or acetic acid (e.g., pickled peas)

Vinegar or acetic acid preservation shifts classification to 2005.51, excluding it from the 'otherwise than by vinegar' scope of 2005.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify peas are whole or intact as per chapter notes; mashed peas may qualify as homogenized under 2005.10 if for infant use in ≤250g containers

Ensure labeling includes country of origin, net weight, and ingredients; provide commercial invoice detailing preservation method (e.g

brine)

Watch for contamination risks—FDA prior notice required; avoid misclassification as frozen (0710) or pickled (2005.40 but vinegar-based)