Pulses|HS Code

Pulses harmonized system code

Product Overview Pulses, classified under HS Code 0713, are a broad category of grain legumes that are harvested solely for the dry seed. These primarily include dried peas, chickpeas, lentils, and various types of beans. The key characteristics of these products range from their shape, size, and color, which can be spherical, oval, or kidney-shaped and vary from yellow, green, red, or brown to black. Depending on the processing level, pulses may be offered as whole, split, or ground into flour. High in protein and fiber, these nutrient-rich commodities are staple ingredients in many global diets. They are extensively used in food service and retail sectors, as well as by processing industries for producing flours, pastes, and snack foods. Pulses' market positioning is based on their nutritional value, versatility, and affordability, making them a competitive choice in the international food trade. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 0713 breaks down into several subheadings, each representing a specific type of pulse. For instance, 0713.10 covers dried peas, 0713.20 focuses on chickpeas, 0713.30 includes lentils, and 0713.40 signifies broad beans and horse beans. The allocation of pulses under this specific HS Code is due to the product's nature as dried leguminous vegetables. Trade considerations for pulses involve durable packaging such as sacks or cartons to maintain product integrity, along with storage and shipping in dry, cool conditions to prevent spoilage. Different quality standards apply depending on the destination market, but generally, pulses should be clean, free from live pests, and have a low moisture content to ensure longer shelf life. These specifications are in line with the World Trade Organization and customs documentation standards, providing a reliable reference for import/export businesses, customs brokers, and trade compliance officers.

Pulses 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.