IQF Frozen Cowpeas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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