HS Code for Azuki beans

Azuki beans (Phaseolus or Vigna angularis) are classified under HS code 0713.32. Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0713 is dedicated to dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split. Subheading 0713.32 specifically covers the small red (Adzuki) beans. These beans are primarily used in culinary applications, particularly in East Asian cuisine for making sweet bean paste or as a staple pulse. To fall under this code, the beans must be in a dried state and removed from their pods (shelled). The classification remains the same whether the beans are whole, split, or have had their skins removed. This code is part of a larger group of subheadings (0713.31 to 0713.39) that categorize different species of the Phaseolus and Vigna genera. Correct classification is vital for agricultural statistics and the application of specific tariffs or quotas that may apply to pulse crops. The dried nature of the product is the primary factor that distinguishes it from fresh vegetables found earlier in the chapter.

Products Included

• Dried whole azuki beans (small red beans)
• Split dried azuki beans
• Skinned or decorticated azuki beans
• Dried adzuki beans for food manufacturing
• Bulk dried azuki beans for retail packaging

Common Misclassification

Azuki beans are often confused with other small red pulses. A common misclassification is HS code 0713.33, which is for Kidney beans and white pea beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). While both are red, they are different species. Another error is 0713.31, which covers Mung beans (Vigna radiata). If the beans are fresh or chilled rather than dried, they must be classified under heading 0708 (specifically 0708.20 for beans). Furthermore, if the beans have been prepared or preserved (e.g., canned in brine or made into sweetened paste), they move to Chapter 20, specifically 2005.51 or 2008.99.

FAQ

What is the HS code for azuki beans?

The HS code for dried, shelled azuki beans (Phaseolus or Vigna angularis) is 0713.32.

Can fresh azuki beans be classified under this code?

No, fresh or chilled azuki beans are classified under HS code 0708.20. Code 0713.32 is strictly for dried beans.