HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0708.90 – Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled
HS code 0708.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, leguminous, (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled. It is used for fresh chickpeas, fresh lentils, fresh lupins, fresh pigeon peas and fresh cowpeas.
What HS 0708.90 covers
This residual category covers fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables other than peas and beans, whether shelled or unshelled. This includes less common or specialty legumes that are traded internationally, often for niche markets or specific culinary applications in diverse cuisines. Trade volumes for these items are generally smaller than for staple peas and beans, but they play an important role in diversifying food supplies and catering to specific ethnic or gourmet demands. Exporters are typically countries with diverse agricultural sectors and traditional cultivation of these legumes, while importers are often nations with sophisticated food markets or significant immigrant populations seeking authentic ingredients. Careful identification is key for proper classification.
- Covers
- Fresh chickpeas
- Fresh lentils
- Fresh lupins
- Fresh pigeon peas
- Fresh cowpeas
- Fresh adzuki beans
- Examples
- Melissa's Produce Fresh Chickpeas
- Specialty Produce Fresh Lentils
- Farmers Market Fresh Lupins
Codes often confused with 0708.90
Common mistake. This code is a "catch-all" for fresh legumes not specifically peas (070810) or beans (070820), so misclassification often occurs by placing them in the more general bean category if not carefully identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070890, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070890 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $36M 24% of world exports
- 2 Spain $33M 22% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $16M 11% of world exports
World total: $149M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $23M 18% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $19M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $13M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $131M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0708.90
Brazil does not split HS 0708.90: its NCM code is 0708.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0708.90
What is HS code 070890?
HS code 070890 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled. This residual category covers fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables other than peas and beans, whether shelled or unshelled. This includes less common or specialty legumes that are traded internationally, often for niche markets or specific culinary applications in diverse cuisines. Trade volumes for these items are generally smaller than for staple peas and beans, but they play an important role in diversifying food supplies and catering to specific ethnic or gourmet demands. Exporters are typically countries with diverse agricultural sectors and traditional cultivation of these legumes, while importers are often nations with sophisticated food markets or significant immigrant populations seeking authentic ingredients. Careful identification is key for proper classification.
What products fall under HS code 070890?
Fresh chickpeas, Fresh lentils, Fresh lupins, Fresh pigeon peas, Fresh cowpeas, Fresh adzuki beans
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070890?
This code is a "catch-all" for fresh legumes not specifically peas (070810) or beans (070820), so misclassification often occurs by placing them in the more general bean category if not carefully identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070890?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070890 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($36M, 24% of world exports), Spain ($33M) and the Netherlands ($16M). World exports came to about $149M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 070890?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070890 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($23M, 18% of world imports), the Netherlands ($19M) and the United States ($13M). World imports came to about $131M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 070890 structured?
HS code 070890 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070890?
In Brazil, HS code 070890 is NCM 0708.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.