IQF Frozen Pigeon Peas from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify IQF process meets blanching standards; common issue is thawing during transit leading to rejection
• Include batch codes for traceability under FSMA rules for frozen imports
• Avoid bulk mixing to prevent 0710.80 reclassification