Frozen Immature Pigeon Peas for Retail from Japan
Retail-packaged frozen immature shelled pigeon peas, steamed minimally and quick-frozen for supermarket sale, qualify for seasonal entry. Under HTS 0710.29.25.00 as frozen pigeon peas, leguminous vegetables unsuitable for immediate consumption without thawing/cooking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Retail packaging needs country-of-origin and net weight labels per FDA; non-compliance leads to refusals
• Confirm immature stage via supplier certs—mature peas might classify differently