Product classification

HS code for Chickpeas: 0708.90

Vegetables, leguminous, (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.

Classification of chickpeas under HS 0708.90

Chickpeas are classified under HS code 0708.90 when they are presented in a fresh or chilled state. This classification is part of Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The specific subheading 0708.90 is designated for leguminous vegetables, other than peas (0708.10) and beans (0708.20), whether or not they are shelled. The classification depends heavily on the moisture content and the preservation method; fresh chickpeas still in their pods or recently harvested and kept chilled fall here to distinguish them from dried legumes used for long-term storage or milling.

Covers
  • Fresh green chickpeas in pods
  • Chilled shelled chickpeas
  • Fresh garbanzo beans
  • Unprocessed chickpeas in a fresh state
Also under 0708.90
  • Melissa's Produce Fresh Chickpeas
  • Specialty Produce Fresh Lentils
  • Farmers Market Fresh Lupins

Codes often confused with 0708.90

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0713.20, which is the correct code for dried chickpeas (garbanzos), even if they have been skinned or split. Most international trade of chickpeas involves the dried variety, making 0713.20 more prevalent than 0708.90. Furthermore, canned or preserved chickpeas that have been prepared with vinegar or other preservatives should be classified under heading 2005, specifically 2005.70.

0713.20Vegetables, leguminous; chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried20.05Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 20062005.70Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS 070890 (the code used for chickpeas), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070890 (the code used for chickpeas) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 070890, not only chickpeas.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Mexico $36M
  2. 2 Spain $33M
  3. 3 Netherlands $16M

World total: $149M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $23M
  2. 2 Netherlands $19M
  3. 3 United States $13M

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 chickpeas

Brazil classifies chickpeas under NCM 0708.90.00: HS 0708.90 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about chickpeas

What is the HS code for Chickpeas?

The HS code for Chickpeas is 070890 (Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled chickpeas is 0708.90, while dried chickpeas are classified under 0713.20.

How do I classify Chickpeas for customs?

Chickpeas is classified under HS code 070890 — Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are roasted chickpeas covered under this code?

No, roasted chickpeas are considered prepared food and are typically classified under HS code 2008.19 as roasted legumes.

Which countries are the top exporters of chickpeas (HS 070890)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070890 (the code used for chickpeas) 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 chickpeas (HS 070890)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070890 (the code used for chickpeas) 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.

Is the HS code for Chickpeas the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070890 for Chickpeas 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 chickpeas in Brazil?

In Brazil, chickpeas (HS 070890) is classified under NCM 0708.90.00.