Black-Eye Cowpeas in Tomato Sauce from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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