Retort Pouch Black-Eye Peas from China
Shelled black-eye cowpeas preserved in flexible retort pouches via heat sterilization, not frozen or vinegar-based. This fits HTS 2005.51.20 as preserved black-eye cowpeas (Vigna spp.), shelled, prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
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 retort processing method to distinguish from frozen or canned goods; test for shelf stability
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for shelf-stable low-acid canned foods
• Watch for reclassification if pouches contain over 20% other ingredients, potentially shifting to mixtures