Frozen New Zealand Spinach
Frozen New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides), a heat-tolerant variety blanched and frozen for year-round use. It is specifically named in HTS 0710.30.00.00 alongside garden spinach for frozen forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried as plants for medicinal or culinary use
Whole dried plants of New Zealand spinach may classify under 1211 for vegetable plants, not frozen vegetables.
If frozen but mixed with other vegetables
Mixtures of frozen spinach and other veggies fall under 0710.80, not pure spinach subheading.
If dried and shelled if seeds are primary import
Focus on seeds shifts to Chapter 12 peas/legumes, irrelevant for leafy frozen product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate labeling from garden spinach to match exact HTS description and prevent valuation disputes
• Obtain botanical verification if blended with other greens to ensure accurate classification
• Check for country-specific origin markings, as New Zealand spinach may trigger additional inspections
Related Products under HTS 0710.30.00.00
Frozen Chopped Spinach
Frozen chopped spinach is garden spinach that has been blanched, chopped, and quick-frozen to preserve its nutritional value and texture. It falls under HTS 0710.30.00.00 as frozen spinach, uncooked or cooked only by steaming or boiling in water prior to freezing, suitable for further cooking.
IQF Frozen Whole Spinach Leaves
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole spinach leaves from garden spinach, blanched lightly and frozen separately for easy portioning. Classified under HTS 0710.30.00.00 for frozen spinach prepared by steaming or boiling before freezing.
Frozen Orache Spinach Leaves
Frozen leaves of orache spinach (Atriplex hortensis), a garden spinach relative, steamed and frozen for preservation. HTS 0710.30.00.00 explicitly includes orache spinach in its frozen vegetable scope.
Frozen Baby Spinach
Frozen baby spinach leaves, harvested young from garden spinach plants, blanched minimally and frozen. Qualifies under HTS 0710.30.00.00 as frozen spinach prepared by boiling or steaming.
Frozen Chopped New Zealand Spinach
Chopped and frozen New Zealand spinach, ideal for cooking, processed by steaming before freezing. Included in HTS 0710.30.00.00 for all specified spinach types in frozen state.