U.S. imports of Dried Shelled Cowpeas (HS 071335) totaled $178K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Dried Shelled Cowpeas paid $14K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.61% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dried Shelled Cowpeas imports of $178K in August 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $161K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), also traded as black-eyed peas, crowder peas, and field peas depending on variety, are consolidated under a single 10-digit line (0713350000) covering non-seed dried shelled product. Peru leads US import supply, with Madagascar and India also contributing — a geographically diverse supplier base that reflects cowpea's cultivation across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. As a drought-tolerant legume with growing demand in plant-based protein and traditional Southern US cuisine, cowpeas occupy a niche but stable position in the dried pulse import market. FDA reviews dried cowpeas as food commodities at entry, and importers should verify that shipments meet applicable food-safety and labeling standards.
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14 import shipments a month
No. HTS 0713350000 covers only cowpeas excluding seed — that is, product intended for food or feed use rather than planting. Cowpea sowing seeds would need to be assessed under a different heading or subheading applicable to seeds of a kind used for sowing. Additionally, USDA APHIS may require import permits for seed-grade cowpeas intended for planting, so importers should confirm the intended use before filing.
At the 6-digit and 10-digit level, the US schedule does not subdivide cowpeas by variety — black-eyed peas, crowder peas, purple hull peas, and other Vigna unguiculata varieties all fall under 0713350000 (excluding seed). However, variety identification remains commercially important for buyers and may be required by FDA if a specific variety is subject to a commodity-specific import alert or food-safety concern. Supplier documentation identifying the variety and growing region is good practice even when not strictly required for classification.
Subheading 11 of 12 in heading 0713
Subheading 071335 · $178K of $43.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$178KYoY · free account
Exports
$154KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.0M of Dried Shelled Cowpeas and exported $1.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0713350000 | Cowpeas, Except Seed, Dried, Shelled | $178K | 7.61% | 57.70% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0713350000 | Cowpeas, Except Seed, Dried, Shelled | $154K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Madagascar and Peru together supply 77% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Madagascar 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
42.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.61% of imports for consumption.