Black-Eye Pea Medley Preserved from China
Primarily shelled black-eye cowpeas with minor seasonings, preserved without vinegar or freezing. Under HTS 2005.51.20 because black-eye cowpeas predominate and qualify as the specific shelled bean type prepared otherwise than by vinegar.
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
• Quantify exact composition to ensure black-eye peas are the essential character; minor additives allowed per chapter notes
• Use ISF filing with detailed product specs to preempt CBP questions on preparation method
• Test for pesticide residues common in pulse crops to meet import tolerances