IQF Frozen Pigeon Peas
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) shelled green pigeon peas are rapidly frozen to preserve freshness, entered during the July-September window. HTS 0710.29.25.00 covers these as frozen leguminous vegetables, pigeon peas variety, uncooked or lightly steamed for preservation only.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other frozen leguminous vegetables like cowpeas
Pigeon peas have dedicated subheading; similar frozen legumes like black-eyed peas use 0710.80.
If flour or meal made from dried peas
Processed into flour after drying shifts to Chapter 11 grain products, not frozen vegetables.
If entered outside July-September period
Same product but off-season uses this higher-duty line within the same pigeon pea subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• IQF processing must be documented as freezing only—no added seasonings or oils, or risks reclassification to prepared foods
• Use temperature logs in shipping docs to prove maintained frozen state, avoiding spoilage claims at entry
Related Products under HTS 0710.29.25.00
Frozen Whole Green Pigeon Peas Pods
Frozen unshelled green pigeon pea pods are entire immature pods preserved by quick-freezing, suitable for entry July 1-September 30. Classified under HTS 0710.29.25.00 as other frozen leguminous vegetables including unshelled pigeon peas, uncooked except for preservation steaming.
Frozen Green Pigeon Peas
Frozen green pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) are immature shelled leguminous vegetables preserved by freezing without cooking, entered seasonally from July 1 to September 30. They fall under HTS 0710.29.25.00 as frozen leguminous vegetables, specifically pigeon peas in their green stage, uncooked or minimally processed by steaming/boiling.
Frozen Immature Pigeon Peas for Retail
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.
Bulk Frozen Pigeon Peas
Bulk frozen shelled green pigeon peas in 20kg bags for foodservice, frozen post-harvest steaming, entered July 1-September 30. HTS 0710.29.25.00 applies to these unshelled or shelled frozen leguminous pigeon peas per Chapter 7.