IQF Frozen Garden Peas
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) garden peas are small, sweet shelled peas from Pisum sativum, frozen separately to prevent clumping. HTS 0710.21.40.00 covers these as 'other' frozen peas for retail and foodservice use. They are uncooked or steamed before freezing for preservation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
Heading 0712 applies to vegetables preserved solely for transport, unsuitable for immediate consumption, unlike simply frozen peas.
If specifically for soup or canning
Peas prepared expressly for soup mixtures have a distinct statistical classification.
If flour or meal form
Ground or milled peas become Chapter 11 products for flours and meals of leguminous vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document IQF process to prove minimal processing; maintain -18°C temperature logs during transit
• Test for moisture content to ensure suitability for immediate consumption post-thaw
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as 'processed' leading to higher duties
Related Products under HTS 0710.21.40.00
Frozen Green Peas
Frozen green peas (Pisum sativum) are shelled leguminous vegetables that have been blanched and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0710.21.40.00 as frozen peas, neither certified organic nor otherwise specified, suitable for cooking after thawing. This classification applies to standard retail packs of immature peas harvested before full maturity.
Frozen Snow Peas
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Frozen Black-eyed Peas
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.
Frozen Sugar Snap Peas
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Frozen Petite Peas
Frozen petite peas are small, tender shelled green peas (Pisum sativum) harvested early and frozen for premium markets. HTS 0710.21.40.00 includes these as 'other' non-organic frozen peas. They undergo minimal cooking by steaming to preserve color and nutrients.
Frozen Field Peas
Frozen field peas (Pisum sativum arvense) are mature shelled peas frozen for use in stews and casseroles. Classified in HTS 0710.21.40.00 as other frozen peas, they are tougher than garden varieties. Preservation is achieved through boiling or steaming prior to freezing.