IQF Frozen Pigeon Peas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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