Frozen Green Pigeon Peas from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the peas are solely frozen after steaming/boiling and unsuitable for immediate consumption to meet Chapter 7 heading 0710 criteria; provide processing certificates

Ensure accurate labeling of country of origin and leguminous content; common pitfall is misclassifying as fresh (0708) if not properly frozen

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country to comply with USDA import regulations for frozen vegetables