Frozen Sliced Okra Pods
Okra pods frozen after slicing into uniform pieces, ideal for Southern dishes like gumbo. This HTS 0710.80.93.00 covers frozen, reduced-size okra, excluding those suitable for immediate eating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole pods without size reduction
Intact frozen okra pods are classified under the non-reduced size provision.
If cooked with added seasonings or sauces
If beyond simple steaming/boiling and includes other ingredients, it becomes a prepared foodstuff in Chapter 20.
If dried, not further prepared
Dried okra (not powdered) moves to heading 0713 for simple dried vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure documentation shows steaming or boiling pre-freeze process and size reduction to avoid reclassification
• Comply with USDA phytosanitary requirements for frozen vegetables; test for pesticide residues common in okra
Related Products under HTS 0710.80.93.00
Frozen Chopped Okra
Frozen okra that has been chopped or sliced into smaller pieces, uncooked or steamed, suitable for quick cooking in stews or gumbos. Classified under HTS 0710.80.93.00 as frozen okra reduced in size, part of Chapter 7 for preserved vegetables unfit for immediate consumption.
Frozen Trimmed and Chopped Okra
Okra trimmed of stems, chopped into bite-size pieces, and frozen for retail bags. HTS 0710.80.93.00 applies to this reduced-size frozen form, steamed prior to freezing.
IQF Frozen Diced Okra
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) diced okra pieces, preventing clumping for foodservice use. HTS 0710.80.93.00 for this size-reduced frozen vegetable, boiled then frozen.
Frozen Diced Baby Okra
Small baby okra varieties diced and frozen, used in frozen meal kits or quick-fry recipes. Fits HTS 0710.80.93.00 for size-reduced frozen okra, preserved only by freezing.
Frozen Shredded Okra for Gumbo
Okra shredded into thin strips and frozen, specifically prepared for gumbo thickening. This reduced-size product matches HTS 0710.80.93.00 for frozen okra unfit for direct consumption.
Frozen Cut Okra Strips
Okra cut lengthwise into strips and frozen, perfect for stir-fries or soups. Classified in HTS 0710.80.93.00 as reduced-size frozen okra, steamed for preservation.