Blanched Frozen Pigeon Peas
Pigeon peas blanched by brief boiling then frozen for extended shelf life, classified in HTS 0710.29.30.00 for other frozen pigeon peas. This preparation aligns with heading 0710 for steamed or boiled frozen vegetables.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine
If treated in preservative solutions like brine instead of frozen, shifts to 0711 per chapter note.
If retail packaged sets
Retail sets with other veggies classify under 0710.80 statistical breaks.
If flour from dried peas
If ground into flour from dried stock, moves to Chapter 11 for vegetable flours.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document blanching time/temperature to confirm provisional preservation per 0711 note
• Inspect for shell fragments in shelled products to meet purity standards
• Use refrigerated containers to prevent partial thawing
Related Products under HTS 0710.29.30.00
Frozen Green Pigeon Peas
Frozen green pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) are immature shelled legumes that have been steamed or boiled in water and then frozen, preserving their fresh flavor and nutrients. They fall under HTS 0710.29.30.00 as frozen leguminous vegetables, specifically pigeon peas that are neither certified organic nor mixtures. This classification applies to unshelled or shelled peas prepared solely for preservation without suitability for immediate consumption.
Frozen Whole Pigeon Peas Pods
Frozen whole pods of pigeon peas are unshelled leguminous vegetables cooked by steaming and frozen to maintain quality during transport. Classified under HTS 0710.29.30.00 for other pigeon peas, excluding organic or mixed varieties, as they are provisionally preserved per Chapter Note to 0711 but frozen.
Frozen Shelled Pigeon Peas
Shelled pigeon peas frozen after boiling in water, used in stews and curries, are classified under HTS 0710.29.30.00 as other frozen leguminous vegetables excluding organic types. This ensures provisional preservation during storage, remaining unsuitable for direct eating per chapter notes.
IQF Frozen Pigeon Peas
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) shelled pigeon peas are blanched in boiling water then rapidly frozen, ideal for retail bags. HTS 0710.29.30.00 covers these non-organic, pure pigeon pea products as frozen leguminous vegetables.