Frozen Whole Garbanzo Pods
Unhusked chickpea pods frozen after steaming or boiling to preserve freshness for later shelling. Falls under HTS 0710.29.05.00 as unshelled frozen leguminous vegetables, specifically chickpeas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pods dried without shelling
Dried unshelled leguminous vegetables are in 0713, distinct from frozen under Chapter 07.
If flour or meal made from chickpeas
Processed into flour shifts to Chapter 11 for flours and meals of leguminous vegetables.
If dehydrated rather than frozen
Dehydrated vegetables enter 0712, excluding those frozen or provisionally preserved.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain APHIS import permit for unshelled legumes to ensure no pest risks during frozen transport
• Document steaming/boiling process to confirm not fresh; common error is classifying as 0708 fresh peas
• Use insulated reefer containers to maintain -18°C, avoiding thawing pitfalls
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Frozen Shelled Chickpeas
Frozen chickpeas with the outer pods removed, steamed or boiled prior to freezing for preservation. They are classified under HTS 0710.29.05.00 as frozen leguminous vegetables, specifically shelled chickpeas, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water.
IQF Frozen Chickpeas
Individually quick frozen (IQF) shelled chickpeas, boiled then rapidly frozen to retain texture for cooking. Classified in HTS 0710.29.05.00 for frozen shelled chickpeas as leguminous vegetables.
Steamed Frozen Garbanzos for Hummus
Shelled chickpeas steamed and frozen in bulk packs, ideal for commercial hummus production. HTS 0710.29.05.00 covers these as frozen chickpeas, cooked by steaming.
Bulk Frozen Boiled Chickpeas
Large tote bags of shelled chickpeas boiled in water and frozen for industrial falafel production. HTS 0710.29.05.00 applies to these frozen, cooked leguminous vegetables.
Organic Frozen Chickpeas
Certified organic shelled chickpeas, boiled then frozen without synthetic preservatives. Meets HTS 0710.29.05.00 for frozen leguminous chickpeas; organic per General Statistical Note 6.
Frozen Kabuli Chickpeas
Large, light-colored Kabuli variety chickpeas, shelled and frozen after boiling. Classified under HTS 0710.29.05.00 as the standard for frozen garbanzos.