Fresh or Chilled Peas (Pisum sativum)

Snow peas and sugar snap peas are classified under separate 10-digit lines within this heading, with the applicable line also depending on the seasonal entry window (July 1–September 30 or October 1–June 30). A mixed shipment should be broken out by variety on the entry documentation, with each variety reported under its correct code. Combining them under a single line risks misclassification; a licensed customs broker can advise on proper apportionment.

Peru's high-altitude growing regions in the Andes produce snow peas and sugar snap peas during periods when North American domestic supply is limited — roughly the October-through-June window. This counter-seasonal advantage, combined with established cold-chain infrastructure developed over decades of fresh produce export, makes Peru the leading source for these varieties during the long off-season period.