Low-Sodium Canned Peas

Low-sodium canned peas (Pisum sativum) are preserved in reduced-salt brine or water, targeting health-conscious consumers. HTS 2005.40.00.00 covers these as standard preserved peas without vinegar, with sodium level not affecting classification.

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.

2005.51Lower: 10% vs 35%

If preserved with vinegar for pickling despite low sodium

Vinegar preservation explicitly excludes from 2005.40 per heading scope.

0710.10.00Higher: 49% vs 35%

If frozen version without preservation

Lack of preservation (canning) moves to frozen Chapter 7 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Nutrition labeling must match US FDA standards (e.g

'low sodium' claims validated)

Provide salt content analysis; customs may test for misdeclared additives

Avoid bulk packing confusion—retail tins need child-resistant if applicable