Frozen Shelled Cowpeas
Frozen shelled cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), also known as black-eyed peas excluding the black-eye variety, are leguminous vegetables frozen without cooking beyond steaming or boiling in water. They fall under HTS 0710.22.20.00 as unshelled or shelled beans of Vigna spp., not reduced in size, suitable for cooking after thawing. These are commonly used in Southern dishes like hoppin' john.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried rather than frozen
Dried beans of Vigna spp. shift to Chapter 71 for dried leguminous vegetables, excluding fresh or frozen forms.
If black-eye peas variety
Black-eye peas have a specific statistical breakout, distinguishing them from other cowpeas in the same frozen category.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water for transport
If treated solely for provisional preservation without being suitable for immediate consumption, it moves to heading 0711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier certificates confirming cowpeas are Vigna spp. excluding black-eye peas to avoid reclassification
• Ensure product is frozen solely by steaming/boiling in water without additional processing; provide lab tests if needed
• Label with country of origin and 'keep frozen' instructions to comply with FDA import requirements
Related Products under HTS 0710.22.20.00
Frozen Unshelled Cowpeas
Whole frozen cowpeas with pods intact (Vigna spp., not black-eye), uncooked or simply steamed/boiled before freezing for preservation. Classified under HTS 0710.22.20.00 as unshelled leguminous beans not reduced in size. Ideal for fresh market sales after pod removal.
Frozen Brown Cowpeas
Frozen shelled brown cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata), a variety excluding black-eye, steamed in water then quick-frozen. HTS 0710.22.20.00 covers these not-reduced-in-size beans of Vigna spp. Used in stews and salads after cooking.
IQF Frozen Cowpeas
Individually quick frozen (IQF) shelled cowpeas (Vigna spp., other than black-eye), boiled briefly then frozen separately to prevent clumping. Fits HTS 0710.22.20.00 for frozen leguminous beans not reduced in size. Popular for retail bags in grocery stores.
Frozen Crowder Cowpeas
Frozen shelled crowder cowpeas, a field variety of Vigna unguiculata not classified as black-eye peas, steamed and frozen intact. Under HTS 0710.22.20.00 as cowpeas (other than black-eye) not reduced in size. Common in field pea dishes.