Frozen Whole Pigeon Peas Pods from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Document steaming/boiling process to prove unsuitability for immediate consumption; avoid classifying as fresh pods under 0708
• Check for pod integrity to prevent reclassification as shelled; bulk packaging common for industrial use
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for frozen veggies entering the US