0708.10 - Peas (Pisum sativum):

This HTS classification, 0708.10, specifically pertains to peas (Pisum sativum), whether shelled or unshelled, and in fresh or chilled condition. This category falls under Chapter 7, which broadly covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers.

At this level, 0708.10 is distinguished from its siblings by its exclusive focus on peas. Sibling category 0708.20 covers beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.), while 0708.90 encompasses all other leguminous vegetables not specifically listed. Therefore, any leguminous vegetable that is not a pea or a bean would be classified under 0708.90.

Within the 0708.10 classification, further subdivisions exist to account for seasonality. The subcategories 0708.10.20 and 0708.10.40 differentiate peas based on their entry period. Specifically, 0708.10.20 applies to peas entered during the period from July 1 to September 30, inclusive, in any year, while 0708.10.40 covers all other entries of peas not falling within this specific seasonal window. These subcategories allow for potential tariff rate adjustments based on domestic supply considerations.