HS Code 0708
Fresh or Chilled Leguminous Vegetables
HS code 0708 covers leguminous vegetables like peas and beans in fresh or chilled forms, whether still in the pod or already shelled.
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HS Code 0708 — Fresh or Chilled Leguminous Vegetables
This category covers fresh or chilled legumes such as peas and beans. The produce can be shipped either within the pod (unshelled) or with the seeds removed (shelled).
What's included
- Peas (Pisum sativum)
- Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.)
- Broad beans
- Horse beans
- Soya beans (fresh)
What's excluded
- Dried beans → use
0713(Dried leguminous vegetables are classified separately)
Common examples
- Fresh green peas in pods
- Chilled shelled garden peas
- Fresh runner beans
- Chilled haricot beans
- Fresh snap peas
Frequently asked questions
Does this include dried lentils?
No, dried lentils are classified under 0713. Heading 0708 is strictly for fresh or chilled pulses.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
- Documentation: Exporters from East Africa often utilize preferential trade agreements for these goods into Europe.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Mexico, Guatemala, Morocco, Kenya
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, France
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Key takeaway
Distinguish carefully between fresh pods (0708) and shelf-stable dried pulses (0713).
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