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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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