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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen broccoli not reduced in size
Whole head or unfloreted frozen broccoli without size reduction falls under unreduced frozen broccoli provisions.
If frozen and destined for retail in consumer packaging
Potatoes and similar (incl. some veggies) prepared/frozen for retail may shift if meeting prepared food criteria beyond simple preservation.
If reduced-size frozen broccoli florets
Distinguishes florets from spears in statistical reporting for frozen broccoli subcategories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm IQF process doesn't add preservatives, keeping it as simple frozen per chapter notes; use ventilated containers to prevent thawing in transit; declare net weight accurately excluding packaging ice
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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.
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.
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.