Product classification
HS code for Beans: 0708.20
Vegetables, leguminous, beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Classification of beans under HS 0708.20
Beans, when fresh or chilled, shelled or unshelled, are classified under HS code 0708.20. This code specifically covers "Vegetables, leguminous; beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled." The classification is determined by the botanical family (leguminous), the specific genus of the beans (Vigna or Phaseolus), and their state of preservation (fresh or chilled). This ensures that beans in their raw, unprocessed, or minimally processed state, intended for immediate consumption or further processing, are categorized appropriately. The distinction between shelled and unshelled allows for both forms to be included under this single subheading, reflecting common trade practices.
- Covers
- Fresh green beans (snap beans)
- Fresh runner beans
- Fresh broad beans
- Fresh lima beans
- Fresh kidney beans (in pod or shelled)
- Chilled green beans
- Chilled wax beans
- Chilled string beans
- Also under 0708.20
- Del Monte Fresh Green Beans
- Dole Fresh Green Beans
- Mann Packing Green Beans
- Melissa's Produce Fava Beans
Codes often confused with 0708.20
Common mistake. Beans are frequently misclassified when their state of preservation changes. For instance, dried beans, which have undergone a dehydration process, are classified under HS code 0713.33 (for kidney beans) or 0713.39 (for other beans). The key difference is 'fresh or chilled' versus 'dried.' Similarly, frozen beans are classified under HS code 0710.22. Beans that have been prepared or preserved beyond simple chilling, such as canned beans or beans in vinegar, fall under Chapter 20, specifically 2005.51 for shelled beans not frozen. Misclassification can also occur if beans are confused with other leguminous vegetables like peas (0708.10) or lentils (0713.40), though the specific botanical names in the description for 0708.20 help to prevent this.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070820 (the code used for beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070820 (the code used for beans) in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 070820, not only beans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Morocco $300M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $115M 10% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $109M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $232M 21% of world imports
- 2 Spain $188M 17% of world imports
- 3 France $119M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 beans
Brazil classifies beans under NCM 0708.20.00: HS 0708.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beans
What is the HS code for Beans?
The HS code for Beans is 070820 (Vegetables, leguminous; beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, is 0708.20.
How do I classify Beans for customs?
Beans is classified under HS code 070820 — Vegetables, leguminous; beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference in HS classification between fresh and dried beans?
Fresh or chilled beans are classified under HS 0708.20. Dried beans, having undergone a drying process, are classified under HS 0713.33 (for kidney beans) or 0713.39 (for other beans). The state of preservation is the critical factor determining this distinction.
Which countries are the top exporters of beans (HS 070820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070820 (the code used for beans) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($300M, 27% of world exports), China ($115M) and Mexico ($109M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 beans (HS 070820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070820 (the code used for beans) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($232M, 21% of world imports), Spain ($188M) and France ($119M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070820 for Beans is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for beans in Brazil?
In Brazil, beans (HS 070820) is classified under NCM 0708.20.00.