Product classification
HS code for Broad beans: 0713.50
Vegetables, leguminous, broad beans (vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (vicia faba var. equina, vicia faba var. minor), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Classification of broad beans under HS 0713.50
Broad beans, specifically those that are shelled and dried, are classified under HS code 071350. This classification falls within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The specific subheading 0713 pertains to dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split. The description for 071350 explicitly includes broad beans (Vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (Vicia faba var. equina, Vicia faba var. minor) in their dried, shelled form, acknowledging common processing methods such as skinning or splitting. This precise definition ensures that these specific dried legumes are accurately categorized for international trade purposes, distinguishing them from fresh, frozen, or otherwise prepared forms.
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- Dried broad beans (Vicia faba var. major), shelled
- Dried horse beans (Vicia faba var. equina), shelled
- Dried horse beans (Vicia faba var. minor), shelled
- Split broad beans, dried
- Skinned broad beans, dried
- Also under 0713.50
- Cortas Fava Beans
- Sadaf Fava Beans
- Al Wadi Fava Beans
- Ziyad Fava Beans
Codes often confused with 0713.50
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for dried broad beans include fresh broad beans (HS 070820), which are classified based on their fresh or chilled state, rather than dried. Frozen broad beans are classified under HS 071022. Additionally, broad beans that have undergone further preparation or preservation beyond simple drying, such as canning or pickling, would typically fall under Chapter 20, for example, HS 200551 for other prepared or preserved leguminous vegetables. The key differentiator for 071350 is the dried, shelled, and unprocessed state.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071350 (the code used for broad beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071350 (the code used for broad beans) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 45% 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 071350, not only broad beans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $255M 42% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $66M 11% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $35M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $602M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $330M 45% of world imports
- 2 Norway $94M 13% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $42M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $731M 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 codes for broad beans
Brazil splits HS 0713.50 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0713.50.10Dried broad and horse beans for sowing
- 0713.50.90Dried broad and horse beans, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about broad beans
What is the HS code for Broad beans?
The HS code for Broad beans is 071350 (Vegetables, leguminous; broad beans (vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (vicia faba var. equina, vicia faba var. minor), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried). The HS code for dried, shelled broad beans is 071350. This applies to broad beans (Vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (Vicia faba var. equina, Vicia faba var. minor) that have been dried, whether or not they are skinned or split.
How do I classify Broad beans for customs?
Broad beans is classified under HS code 071350 — Vegetables, leguminous; broad beans (vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (vicia faba var. equina, vicia faba var. minor), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes dried broad beans from fresh ones in HS classification?
The primary distinction lies in their state of preservation. Fresh broad beans are classified under HS 070820, reflecting their perishable nature. Dried broad beans, conversely, are classified under HS 071350 due to their extended shelf life and different processing requirements, which significantly alters their physical and commercial characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of broad beans (HS 071350)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071350 (the code used for broad beans) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($255M, 42% of world exports), Egypt ($66M) and the United Kingdom ($35M). World exports came to about $602M, 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 broad beans (HS 071350)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071350 (the code used for broad beans) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($330M, 45% of world imports), Norway ($94M) and Saudi Arabia ($42M). World imports came to about $731M, 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 Broad beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071350 for Broad 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 broad beans in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 071350 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for broad beans depends on the product's details: 0713.50.10 (Dried broad and horse beans for sowing), 0713.50.90 (Dried broad and horse beans, not for sowing).