IQF Frozen Pigeon Peas from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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