HS Code 07.13 – Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried

HS code 0713 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried. Heading 0713 specifically covers 'Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.' This classification is crucial for international trade as it encompasses a wide array of dried pulses, which are staple food items and significant agricultural commodities globally. The scope is precise: the legumes must be shelled, indicating they are removed from their pods. They must also be dried, distinguishing them from fresh or chilled varieties found in heading 0708. The 'whether or not skinned or split' clause allows for various forms, such as whole dried lentils, split peas, or skinned chickpeas, to be classified here. This heading does not include legumes that are fresh, frozen, prepared, or processed into flour. Key sub-categories include various types of dried beans (e.g., kidney, black, pinto), lentils (e.g., red, green, brown), and peas (e.g., chickpeas, split peas). Classification under 0713 is vital for trade compliance as it dictates applicable tariffs, quotas, import/export restrictions, and sanitary/phytosanitary requirements. Given their role as a primary protein source, especially in developing nations, and their importance in global food security, the trade in dried legumes is subject to significant policy considerations. This heading is a core component of Chapter 7, 'Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers,' falling within Section II, 'Vegetable Products,' emphasizing its raw, unprocessed nature in dried form.

Dried red kidney beans, dried black beans, dried pinto beans, dried navy beans, dried great northern beans, dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), dried green lentils, dried red lentils, dried brown lentils, dried yellow split peas, dried green split peas, dried black-eyed peas, dried fava beans (shelled), dried mung beans, dried adzuki beans, dried pigeon peas, dried cannellini beans, dried cranberry beans, dried pink beans, dried white beans, dried Lima beans (shelled), dried urad beans, dried moth beans, dried lupini beans (shelled)

Common misclassifications for products under 0713 often arise from their state of preparation. Traders sometimes confuse dried legumes with fresh or chilled legumes (0708), which are still in their pods or simply shelled but not dried. Another frequent error is classifying legumes that have been ground into flour (1106) or otherwise processed (e.g., canned beans in 2005), as 0713 specifically covers raw, dried, shelled forms. The distinction hinges on the processing level: 0713 is for basic dried forms, while further processing moves them to other chapters.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 0713 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($2.6B, 17% of world exports), Australia ($2.1B) and Myanmar ($1.5B). World exports came to about $15.5B, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 0713 in UN Comtrade data were India ($4.3B, 25% of world imports), China ($1.6B) and Türkiye ($959M). World imports came to about $17.2B, 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.

HS code 0713 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 07 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (13) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.