Indonesian Vegetables HS Codes & Mexico Tariffs: 2025 Guide

A practical, step-by-step playbook to correctly classify Indonesian-origin frozen edamame for Mexico in 2025: HS heading choice (Chapter 07 vs Chapter 12), the right TIGIE fracción and NICO, how to confirm IGI and IVA, and where to check SENASICA’s phytosanitary rules.

We went from zero Mexico exposure to consistent, clean customs releases by using a simple system for HS classification and compliance. If you’re moving Indonesian frozen edamame in 2025, here’s the exact playbook we use so you don’t lose days to holds or pay the wrong tariff.

The 3 pillars of getting frozen edamame right in Mexico

1. Classify edamame correctly in HS and TIGIE. The most expensive mistakes start here. Edamame is immature soybean for food, so it belongs in Chapter 07 as a vegetable, not Chapter 12 as oilseeds.
2. Lock in the correct fracción + NICO. In Mexico, the fracción arancelaria (8 digits) must be paired with the proper NICO (2 digits). Your choice signals product use and presentation to customs.
3. Pre-check IGI, IVA, and SENASICA HRF. Confirm the import tariff (IGI), VAT (IVA), and phytosanitary requirements before your first purchase order. We do this every time.

This is the foundation. Let’s put it into a week-by-week workflow you can actually run.

Week 1–2: Research and validation (the tools we use)

Here’s the thing. Classification disputes almost always come down to two questions: “Is edamame a vegetable or a seed?” and “Which subheading is most specific?”

• Chapter pick. Edamame is harvested immature for direct consumption. In our experience, Mexico accepts classification in Chapter 07, not Chapter 12. Chapter 12 covers oilseeds for oil extraction or sowing, and edamame doesn’t fit that purpose.
• Subheading choice. Within Chapter 07, frozen edamame should fall under 0710 “Vegetables, frozen.” The leguminous section covers peas and beans specifically, then “other.” Since soybean (Glycine max) is not Pisum sativum (peas) and not Vigna/Phaseolus (common beans), edamame logically lands in the “other leguminous vegetables, frozen” line. Many importers mistakenly jump to 0710.80 “Other vegetables, frozen.” We’ve seen far fewer questions from customs when we use the leguminous path.

Tools and where to click:

• TIGIE (Mexico tariff schedule). Search by description and HS to see the 8-digit fracción and its legal notes. We validate under 0710.29 (Leguminous vegetables, frozen. Other). Then review any TIGIE notes that could push it elsewhere.
• NICO catalog (DOF). Pull the matching 2-digit NICO options for the 8-digit fracción. Pick the NICO that best describes “soybean, green, frozen.” If there’s a NICO specifically naming edamame or “soya verde,” that’s your safest bet. If not, choose the closest fit and document your rationale.
• SENASICA HRF (Hoja de Requisitos Fitosanitarios). Search “soya,” “edamame,” or the selected fracción to see if a phytosanitary certificate is required for frozen product and whether blanching/IQF changes the requirement. HRF entries are updated periodically, so save a dated PDF.

What we prepare during this phase:

• A one-page spec of the product: botanical name (Glycine max), presentation (pods or shelled), processing (lightly blanched and IQF), ingredients (100% soybean, no additives), and intended use (human consumption).
• Process flow with time-to-freeze. We reference IQF steps for our Premium Frozen Edamame because it demonstrates the product fits “frozen vegetables” and not a prepared/preserved category.

Practical takeaway: Don’t skip the leguminous decision. It’s the difference between a straightforward 0710.29 path and a mess under 0710.80 or, worse, Chapter 12.

Week 3–6: Dry run, documentation, and broker alignment

We like to “test” our classification before cargo moves.

• Broker alignment. Share your classification memo, TIGIE screenshot, and proposed fracción + NICO. Ask your broker to validate in their system and flag any port-specific interpretations.
• IGI and IVA check. Confirm MFN IGI for your selected fracción in TIGIE. Our recent Mexico entries for edamame under the leguminous-frozen line have assessed IGI at 15% MFN. Your exact line may differ if TIGIE updates or if a tariff relief decree applies. IVA for Chapter 07 vegetables is usually 0% for human food, but brokers still calculate IVA at 16% in their provisional simulations by default. Make them pull the legal basis for the 0% food rate for your specific fracción so there’s no surprise at clearance.
• HRF confirmation. We’ve found frozen vegetables often show “No requiere Certificado Fitosanitario” when properly processed, but this isn’t universal. Some HRFs require a phytosanitary certificate even for frozen product, or they add conditions like “product must be free of soil and plant debris” or “label for human consumption.” Check the current HRF and save it with a date stamp. When in doubt, obtain a phytosanitary certificate from Indonesia’s NPPO. It’s cheap insurance against a hold.

A quick aside. If someone suggests 0710.80 “Other vegetables, frozen” because it’s easier to find in TIGIE or NICO, push back. Edamame is a leguminous vegetable. Misclassification can cascade into the wrong NICO, wrong IGI, or an avoidable IVA charge.

Practical takeaway: Do a no-cargo trial with your broker. Confirm IGI and IVA on paper. Align on HRF requirements before booking space.

Week 7–12: Ship with confidence, then optimize

After your first clean clearance, make it repeatable.

• Build a classification binder. Include your memo, HS notes, TIGIE and NICO screenshots, HRF PDF, supplier spec, and photos of the pods/shelled product. If you’re shipping our Premium Frozen Edamame, we add the IQF processing certificate and harvest maturity statement.
• Re-check TIGIE quarterly. Mexico has rolled out several tariff and NICO tweaks since 2022. We block 15 minutes per quarter to re-confirm the fracción, NICO, IGI, and HRF.
• Monitor decrees. Occasionally Mexico issues temporary IGI reductions for food security. If a decree touches your fracción, you can drop IGI to 0% for a limited time. We’ve seen teams miss this and overpay for months.

Practical takeaway: Treat classification like quality control. Small updates save real money over a year of shipments.

The most common questions we get (and straight answers)

What is the correct HS code for frozen edamame in Mexico?

We classify frozen edamame as a vegetable in Chapter 07. Within 0710, the leguminous subsection fits best. Since soybeans aren’t peas (0710.21) or beans of Vigna/Phaseolus (0710.22), we use the “other leguminous vegetables, frozen” line, i.e., 0710.29 at the 6-digit level. Then select the correct 8-digit fracción and 10-digit NICO in TIGIE/DOF.

Is edamame classified under vegetables (Chapter 07) or oilseeds (Chapter 12)?

Vegetables. Edamame is immature soybean for direct human consumption. Chapter 12 covers oilseeds intended for oil extraction or sowing. In our experience, Chapter 07 avoids disputes and matches the product’s use and processing.

What import tariff (IGI) and VAT apply to HS 0710.80 or 0710.29 in 2025?

Check TIGIE for your exact fracción and NICO. As a practical benchmark, our recent entries for frozen edamame under the leguminous line have assessed IGI at 15% MFN and IVA at 0% because it’s a basic food vegetable under Chapter 07. That said, Mexico updates rates and decrees. Always confirm the current TIGIE line and any temporary relief before shipping.

Do I need a phytosanitary certificate for frozen edamame entering Mexico?

Often, frozen vegetables are exempt, but not always. Use SENASICA’s HRF search for your fracción to see whether a phytosanitary certificate is required, plus any conditions. We usually keep a phytosanitary certificate on file anyway, and we label clearly for human consumption. It speeds inspections.

How do I choose the right NICO for edamame under 0710?

Go to DOF’s NICO catalog and search the 8-digit fracción. Pick the NICO that explicitly covers edamame/soybean green if listed. If there is no edamame-specific NICO, choose the option that best matches “soybean, green, frozen,” and document why it’s the most specific fit. Keep the DOF screenshot with your entry file.

Can Indonesian origin get any tariff preference when shipping edamame to Mexico?

There’s no Mexico–Indonesia FTA in force as of early 2025, so expect MFN rates. Don’t try to use third-country routing for preference. Rules of origin will fail and you risk penalties.

What evidence should I keep on file to support the HS classification for edamame?

• Botanical name and use: Glycine max, immature, for human consumption.
• Processing: lightly blanched, IQF frozen, no additives.
• Presentation: in pods or shelled, retail/foodservice pack.
• Supplier spec, photos, lot codes, and a process flow.
• TIGIE and NICO screenshots, HRF printout with date, and your broker’s written confirmation.

The 5 mistakes that trigger holds or overpayment

1. Using 0710.80 “Other vegetables” by habit. Edamame is leguminous. We’ve seen this lead to NICO conflicts and tariff questions.
2. Parking edamame in Chapter 12. That’s for oilseeds, not immature vegetables for food. Expect reclassification and delays.
3. Assuming IVA is always 16%. For Chapter 07 food vegetables, IVA is typically 0%. Confirm the legal note and make your broker apply it.
4. Skipping the HRF. Even when the rule says “no phytosanitary certificate,” an inspector may ask. Having the HRF printout and a voluntary phytosanitary certificate can save you a day.
5. Not refreshing NICOs. Mexico’s NICO catalog changes. We’ve caught updates that would’ve created data mismatches at entry if we hadn’t rechecked.

Resources and next steps

• TIGIE tariff search: confirm the 8-digit fracción, IGI, and notes.
• DOF NICO catalog: pick and document the correct 2-digit NICO for your fracción.
• SENASICA HRF: verify phytosanitary requirements for frozen edamame.
• Product proof: use a clean spec and IQF process flow. If you need a spec template, we can share the one we use for our Premium Frozen Edamame.

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Final takeaway: Classify edamame as a vegetable under Chapter 07, follow the leguminous path to 0710.29, and lock in the right NICO. Confirm IGI and IVA in TIGIE, save the HRF, and you’ll ship with confidence. That’s the system we use, and it works.