Frozen Broccoli Spears
Frozen broccoli spears are uncooked or steamed broccoli florets cut into elongated spear shapes, preserved by freezing to maintain freshness. They fall under HTS 0710.80.97.22 as frozen broccoli reduced in size in the form of spears, suitable for retail or food service use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically cut into spears but other reduced-size forms
Broader category for frozen broccoli reduced in size excludes specific spear morphology, falling under general 'other' subheading.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water, not frozen
Chapter note for heading 0711 applies to vegetables preserved solely for transport/storage without freezing, if unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If cooked beyond steaming/boiling or processed further
Prepared or preserved vegetables beyond simple freezing or provisional preservation shift to Chapter 20 for cooked or otherwise processed items.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the broccoli is frozen without additional cooking beyond steaming/boiling and reduced to spear size per statistical notes; provide certificates of origin for preferential duty rates; ensure phytosanitary certificates to avoid quarantine issues at ports
Related Products under HTS 0710.80.97.22
Organic Frozen Broccoli Spears
Certified organic frozen broccoli spears consist of spears from broccoli grown without synthetic pesticides, frozen after minimal steaming. Classified under HTS 0710.80.97.22 for frozen, reduced-size broccoli spears meeting organic standards per General Statistical Note 6.
IQF Frozen Broccoli Spears
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) broccoli spears are blanch-blanch-steamed broccoli cut into uniform spears and flash-frozen separately to prevent clumping. HTS 0710.80.97.22 covers these as frozen, reduced-size broccoli spears uncooked beyond steaming.
Blanched Frozen Broccoli Spears
Blanched frozen broccoli spears undergo brief steaming or boiling before freezing, cut into spear shapes for even cooking. This matches HTS 0710.80.97.22 for frozen other vegetables, specifically reduced-size broccoli spears.
Retail Pack Frozen Broccoli Spears
Frozen broccoli spears packaged for retail sale in 12-16 oz bags, reduced in size to spear form after steaming. HTS 0710.80.97.22 applies to these frozen broccoli spears as other reduced-size vegetables.
Premium Italian Broccoli Spears Frozen
Frozen spears from Italian calabrese broccoli variety, trimmed and reduced in size post-steaming for premium markets. Classified in HTS 0710.80.97.22 as frozen broccoli spears, other reduced size.