Block Frozen Green Peas from Mexico
Block frozen green peas are packed tightly in blocks before freezing, common for industrial foodservice use. HTS 2004.90.85.60 covers these non-IQF frozen pea preparations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify block dimensions and weight in commercial invoices for accurate valuation
• Maintain -18°C throughout transit; deviations risk reclassification or rejection
• Separate from retail packs to avoid 2006.00 precedence