Black-Eye Cowpeas in Tomato Sauce from China
Shelled black-eye peas preserved with a minor amount of tomato sauce, not exceeding seasoning levels. Fits HTS 2005.51.20 as the essential character is black-eye cowpeas, preserved without vinegar per chapter notes allowing small seasoning quantities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document recipe to prove tomato sauce is minor (<10% by weight) and not changing essential character
• Label allergens if tomatoes present; comply with country-of-origin marking
• Avoid overcooking indicators that might suggest soup classification