Frozen Black-eyed Peas from China
Frozen black-eyed peas (Pisum sativum subspecies, often field peas) are shelled mature peas frozen for Southern cuisine. They classify under HTS 0710.21.40.00 as 'other' frozen peas, distinct from fresh or dried forms. Blanching ensures provisional preservation without rendering them ready-to-eat.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Differentiate from cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) via botanical certification; ensure no drying occurred pre-freezing
• Comply with USDA grading standards for quality claims
• Pitfall: mislabeling as beans increases scrutiny