IQF Frozen Garden Peas
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) garden peas are small, tender peas frozen separately to prevent clumping, ideal for quick cooking. Classified in HTS 2004.90.85.60 as other frozen peas prepared otherwise than by vinegar.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uncooked and simply frozen peas
Chapter 7 covers uncooked frozen peas; preparation like blanching pushes to Chapter 20 prepared vegetables.
If mixtures containing peas and other vegetables
Frozen vegetable mixtures including peas classify under 2004.90.10, separate from single-pea products.
If for retail packs ≤3kg/net weight
Retail-ready frozen peas in small containers shift to 2006.00, overriding bulk frozen classifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages with production date, net weight, and 'keep frozen' instructions to comply with FDA food labeling rules
• Conduct blast freezing verification to distinguish IQF from block-frozen, affecting potential reclassification
• Watch for moisture content; excessive added water could trigger 'not elsewhere specified' vegetable provisions
Related Products under HTS 2004.90.85.60
Frozen Green Peas
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.
Frozen Snow Peas
Frozen snow peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) are flat-pod peas frozen whole or cut for stir-fries, preserved by freezing without acetic acid. Falls under HTS 2004.90.85.60 specifically for frozen peas.
Frozen Petite Peas
Frozen petite peas are small, immature green peas frozen at peak tenderness for premium quality. HTS 2004.90.85.60 applies to these frozen pea preparations excluding vinegar preservation.
Frozen Black-Eyed Peas
Frozen black-eyed peas (Vigna unguiculata), also known as cowpeas, prepared by blanching and freezing for Southern cuisine. Classified under HTS 2004.90.85.60 as tariff-defined 'peas' preserved frozen.
Block Frozen Green Peas
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.
Frozen Split Peas
Frozen split peas are dehulled and split green or yellow peas frozen for soup bases. They qualify under HTS 2004.90.85.60 as prepared frozen peas.