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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If canned after cooking
Cooked and canned chickpeas are prepared/preserved in Chapter 20, not simply frozen.
If mixed with other frozen legumes like lentils
Mixtures of frozen leguminous vegetables fall under 'other' in 0710.80, not single-type chickpeas.
If ground into dried pepper-like powder, but excluded
Chapter note excludes ground Capsicum from Chapter 7; chickpeas not applicable but analogous for processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide blast freezing certification to prove IQF process meets frozen vegetable standards
• Label with country of origin and 'product of [country]' to avoid CBP disputes
• Watch for moisture content exceeding limits, triggering reclass to prepared foods
Related Products under HTS 0710.29.05.00
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.
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.
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.