Frozen Shelled Chickpeas from Mexico
Frozen shelled chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are blanched, shelled, and frozen to preserve nutritional value for cooking in soups or curries. This product is under HTS 0710.29.40.00 for other frozen leguminous vegetables, shelled.
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
• Ensure supplier provides certificates of analysis for moisture content to confirm frozen state integrity
• Use proper cold chain documentation to prevent thawing/refreezing, which could lead to rejection at customs
• Label as 'frozen garbanzo beans' to differentiate from dried chickpeas under 0713.20