IQF Frozen Pigeon Peas from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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