IQF Frozen Cowpeas from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Certify IQF process documentation to prove no agglomeration or size reduction occurred
• Include nutritional labeling per FDA for retail imports of frozen vegetables
• Monitor for varietal purity to avoid disputes over black-eye exclusion