IQF Frozen Garden Peas from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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