Frozen Immature Pigeon Peas for Retail
Retail-packaged frozen immature shelled pigeon peas, steamed minimally and quick-frozen for supermarket sale, qualify for seasonal entry. They are classified under tariff item 0710.29.00 as frozen leguminous vegetables, other than those specifically named.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is sweet corn, which is not a leguminous vegetable
Sweet corn is excluded from leguminous vegetables and classified separately in heading 07.10.
If the peas are dried rather than frozen
Dried leguminous vegetables fall under heading 07.13.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Check that the steaming process does not constitute cooking beyond what is allowed in heading 07.10
• Keep records of the freezing process to demonstrate the product is not dried
• Confirm the retail packaging meets Canadian labelling requirements for food products
Related Products under Tariff item 0710.29.00
Blanched Frozen Pigeon Peas
Pigeon peas blanched by brief boiling then frozen for extended shelf life are classified under tariff item 0710.29.00. This preparation aligns with heading 07.10 for steamed or boiled frozen vegetables.
Bulk Frozen Boiled Chickpeas
Bulk frozen boiled chickpeas in large tote bags, shelled and cooked by boiling in water before freezing. These are leguminous vegetables of heading 07.10, frozen and prepared only by boiling, making them classifiable under tariff item 0710.29.00 as 'Other' leguminous vegetables.
Bulk Frozen Pigeon Peas
Bulk frozen shelled green pigeon peas in 20kg bags, frozen post-harvest steaming, are leguminous vegetables. They are classified under tariff item 0710.29.00 as 'Other' frozen leguminous vegetables, regardless of the season of entry.
Frozen Broad Beans Unshelled
Frozen unshelled broad beans (fava beans in pods) are leguminous vegetables frozen whole after blanching to maintain texture and flavor. They are classified under tariff item 0710.29.00 as other frozen leguminous vegetables, unshelled.
Frozen Brown Lentils
Frozen brown lentils, shelled and lightly cooked by steaming or boiling before freezing, are leguminous vegetables. They are classified under tariff item 0710.29.00 as 'Other' frozen leguminous vegetables, since lentils are not specifically named in other headings of chapter 07.
Frozen Green Lentils
Frozen green lentils, shelled and frozen after steaming or boiling, are leguminous vegetables of the species Lens culinaris. They are classified under tariff item 0710.29.00 as 'Other' frozen leguminous vegetables, distinct from dried lentils.