Canned Black-Eye Peas from China

Shelled black-eye cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) prepared and preserved by canning without vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This product falls under HTS 2005.51.20 as it consists of black-eye cowpeas, a specific type of shelled bean from the Vigna spp., processed for preservation other than by freezing or 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

Verify the beans are shelled black-eye cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) via botanical identification and ensure no vinegar or freezing was used in preservation

Provide commercial invoice detailing preparation method, net weight, and country of origin; include lab analysis if dry matter content is borderline

Avoid misclassification as soup or stew by confirming no significant added meat, vegetables, or broth exceeding minor quantities