Frozen Snow Peas from China
Frozen snow peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) are unshelled flat-podded peas frozen whole for stir-fries and Asian cuisine. Classified under HTS 0710.21.40.00 as 'other' frozen peas, they retain their pods unlike green peas. This covers non-organic varieties prepared by steaming or blanching prior to freezing.
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
• Confirm variety as Pisum sativum saccharatum to avoid reclassification as beans; include phytosanitary certificates for pest-free status
• Label clearly as 'unshelled' to distinguish from shelled products
• Avoid bulk shipments without proper cold chain documentation