IQF Frozen Chickpeas from Japan
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.
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
• 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