IQF Frozen Lentils from Japan
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) lentils are shelled green or brown varieties frozen post-steaming for separate thawing. HTS 0710.29.15.00 covers these frozen leguminous vegetables, popular in foodservice for portion control.
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
• Specify IQF process in invoices to justify premium pricing and classification
• Test for clumping post-thaw; poor IQF can mimic block-frozen, affecting quality claims
• Ensure blast-freezing records to prove compliance with frozen vegetable standards