Frozen Green Peas from China
Frozen green peas (Pisum sativum) are prepared by blanching and quick-freezing fresh peas to preserve their natural sweetness and texture. They are classified under HTS 2004.90.85.60 as peas prepared or preserved by freezing, not by vinegar or acetic acid, and not of heading 2006.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the peas are frozen without vinegar or acetic acid preservation to confirm HTS 2004.90.85.60 classification
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to meet FDA and USDA import requirements for frozen vegetables
• Avoid misclassification as canned peas (2005.40) by ensuring no heat processing beyond blanching for freezing