Canned Black-Eye Peas from Japan
Shelled black-eye cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) prepared and preserved in water or brine, not frozen and without vinegar or acetic acid. This product falls under HTS 2005.51.20.40 as 'other' black-eye cowpeas, shelled beans of Vigna spp., preserved by canning for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify beans are shelled black-eye cowpeas (Vigna spp.) and preserved without vinegar; provide botanical certification if requested by customs
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food standards, including net weight, ingredients, and country of origin
• Avoid misclassification as pickled products (2005.59) by confirming no acetic acid content; common pitfall is inadequate drainage weight documentation