Product classification
HS code for Fava 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 fava beans under HS 0713.50
Fava beans, which include broad beans (Vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (Vicia faba var. equina and Vicia faba var. minor), are classified under HS code 0713.50 when they are presented in a dried and shelled state. Heading 0713 is dedicated to leguminous vegetables that have been preserved by drying, regardless of whether they have been skinned or split. The classification is species-specific, focusing on the Vicia faba botanical group. The primary requirement for this code is that the beans must be dried to a point where they are no longer suitable for immediate consumption as a fresh vegetable. This drying process allows for long-term storage and international transport. Under General Interpretative Rule 1, the specific mention of "broad beans and horse beans" in the subheading text for 0713.50 makes this the mandatory code for these pulses. The classification remains the same whether the beans are intended for human consumption, animal feed, or further industrial processing, provided they meet the physical criteria of being dried and leguminous.
- Covers
- Dried broad beans (Vicia faba var. major)
- Dried horse beans (Vicia faba var. equina)
- Dried small-seeded fava beans (Vicia faba var. minor)
- Shelled and dried fava beans
- Split dried fava beans
- Skinned dried broad beans
- 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. Fava beans are frequently misclassified under HS code 0708.90 if they are fresh or chilled; the moisture content and state of preservation are the deciding factors. They are also sometimes confused with HS code 0713.33 (kidney beans) or 0713.39 (other beans), but since fava beans have their own specific subheading (0713.50), those general bean codes are incorrect. Another error involves 1202.42 for groundnuts, which are botanically different despite being legumes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071350 (the code used for fava beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071350 (the code used for fava 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 fava 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 fava 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 fava beans
What is the HS code for Fava beans?
The HS code for Fava 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 fava beans (broad beans and horse beans) is 0713.50.
How do I classify Fava beans for customs?
Fava 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.
Are fresh fava beans in the pod classified here?
No, fresh fava beans in the pod are classified under HS code 0708.90. Code 0713.50 is strictly for dried and shelled beans.
Which countries are the top exporters of fava beans (HS 071350)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071350 (the code used for fava 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 fava beans (HS 071350)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071350 (the code used for fava 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 Fava beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071350 for Fava 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 fava beans in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 071350 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fava 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).