Beans|HS Code

Beans harmonized system code

Product Overview Beans classified under the HS Code 0708 refer to a range of leguminous agricultural products harvested primarily for their dry seeds. These beans are characterized by their high protein content and are commonly consumed worldwide due to their nutritional value. They are available in a variety of types such as kidney beans, black beans, navy beans, pinto beans, and more, each with distinct physical attributes including size, color, texture, and taste. Beans under HS Code 0708 are often sold in their mature, dried form, but they can also be processed into various formats like canned beans, bean flours, and bean pastes. Commercially, these beans are used extensively in food service and retail sectors, and are also processed into different food products. The key value proposition of beans lies in their versatility as a food ingredient, nutritional benefits, and affordability, making them a staple in various cuisines across the globe. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications Beans fall under the 0708 HS Code, which is structured as follows: Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers), Heading 08 (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled). The rationale for this classification is based on the product's nature as an edible leguminous vegetable. In terms of trade, beans are typically packaged in bulk bags for export and are preserved in their natural, dried state to maintain freshness during transit. Shipping requirements generally involve a dry, cool, and well-ventilated environment to prevent moisture build-up and consequent spoilage. The quality of the beans is often assessed based on factors like size uniformity, color consistency, moisture content, and absence of foreign materials or defects. As per international trade standards, it's crucial that these beans meet the quality and safety regulations set by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and customs authorities of the importing country.

Beans Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover forage products of heading 12.14. 2.- In headings 07.09, 07.10, 07.11 and 07.12 the word “vegetables” includes edible mushrooms, truffles, olives, capers, marrows, pumpkins, aubergines, sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata), fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, fennel, parsley, chervil, tarragon, cress and sweet marjoram (Majorana hortensis or Origanum majorana). 3.- Heading 07.12 covers all dried vegetables of the kinds falling in headings 07.01 to 07.11, other than : (a) dried leguminous vegetables, shelled (heading 07.13); (b) sweet corn in the forms specified in headings 11.02 to 11.04; (c) flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes (heading 11.05); (d) flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 07.13 (heading 11.06). 4.- However, dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta are excluded from this Chapter (heading 09.04). 5.- Heading 07.11 applies to vegetables which have been treated solely to ensure their provisional preservation during transport or storage prior to use (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), provided they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state.