0708.10.40.40 - Sugar snap peas

This classification, HTS Code 0708.10.40.40, specifically covers sugar snap peas. These are a distinct variety of peas characterized by their edible, crisp pods that can be eaten whole, unlike shelling peas or snow peas. They are typically consumed fresh or chilled and fall under the broader category of leguminous vegetables.

Sugar snap peas are differentiated from their siblings within the "Peas (Pisum sativum): Other" category primarily by their pod morphology and edibility. While "Snow peas" (0708.10.40.20) are also characterized by edible pods, they are flatter and contain smaller, less developed peas. Conversely, other varieties of peas falling under 0708.10.40.60 would include those that are typically shelled for consumption or possess characteristics not aligning with the specific traits of sugar snap or snow peas.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories under HTS Code 0708.10.40.40. Therefore, classification into this category is definitive based on the product meeting the physical and culinary attributes of sugar snap peas, distinguishing it from other pea varieties and leguminous vegetables.