Low-Sodium Canned Peas from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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