0708.20.20
Cowpeas (other than black-eye peas)
This code covers cowpeas (excluding black-eye peas), specifically fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables. Use this code when importing these beans to determine applicable duty rates – generally free for standard trade partners or eligible FTA programs – as defined within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0708.20.20
This tariff code falls within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Specifically, 0708.20.20 details cowpeas, excluding black-eye peas, and applies to both shelled and unshelled, fresh or chilled product. There are two subdivisions: 0708.20.20.05 covers yard-long beans, while 0708.20.20.10 encompasses all other cowpea varieties; use the appropriate suffix to specify the type of cowpea being reported. Duty is generally free for standard trade partners or may be eligible for FTA/preference programs.
| Chapter | Chapter 7 - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for 0708.20.20 (Cowpeas, other than black-eye peas) is free, applying to all imports reported in kilograms. Special rates are not specified, but imports may qualify for preferential treatment under eligible Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. This means that while the standard rate is free, certain countries or importers meeting specific criteria could potentially have duties reduced or eliminated based on these programs; however, details regarding those specific rates or requirements are not provided. The subdivisions 0708.20.20.05 (Yard-long beans) and 0708.20.20.10 (Other) share the same duty structure as the main code – free with potential for special FTA/preference program rates.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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Code subdivisions
0708.20.20.05
Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled: > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.): > Cowpeas (other than black-eye peas) > Yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp., Sesquipedalis)
0708.20.20.10
Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled: > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.): > Cowpeas (other than black-eye peas) > Other
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