Product classification
HS code for Frozen beans: 0710.22
Vegetables, leguminous, beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Classification of frozen beans under HS 0710.22
Frozen beans are classified under HS code 0710.22. Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0710 is specifically for vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water) that are frozen. Subheading 0710.22 focuses on leguminous vegetables, specifically beans of the genera Vigna and Phaseolus. This includes common varieties like green beans, kidney beans, and haricot beans. The classification applies whether the beans are shelled or unshelled. The key criteria are the botanical genus and the fact that the product is preserved by freezing. This code is used for bulk industrial frozen beans as well as retail-packed frozen vegetables, provided they have not been further prepared with other ingredients.
- Covers
- Frozen green beans (string beans), whole or snapped
- Frozen shelled kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
- Frozen lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus)
- Frozen black-eyed peas (Vigna unguiculata)
- Frozen beans, steamed or boiled in water before freezing
- Also under 0710.22
- Birds Eye Frozen Green Beans
- Green Giant Frozen Cut Green Beans
- Pictsweet Farms Frozen Wax Beans
- store-brand frozen beans
Codes often confused with 0710.22
Common mistake. HS code 0708.20 (Fresh or chilled beans) is often confused with frozen beans during data entry. Another common error involves 0713.33 (Dried kidney beans), which applies when the beans are not frozen but dried. If the beans are part of a mixed vegetable pack, they might fall under 0710.90. If the beans have been prepared with other ingredients, such as oil, sauces, or as part of a frozen meal, they move to 2004.90 (Other vegetables prepared or preserved, frozen). It is essential to distinguish between simple freezing and preparation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071022 (the code used for frozen beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071022 (the code used for frozen beans) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 071022, not only frozen beans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $185M 40% of world exports
- 2 France $51M 11% of world exports
- 3 Canada $37M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $463M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $103M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $54M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $45M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $534M 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 frozen beans
Brazil classifies frozen beans under NCM 0710.22.00: HS 0710.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen beans
What is the HS code for Frozen beans?
The HS code for Frozen beans is 071022 (Vegetables, leguminous; beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen). The HS code for frozen beans of the Vigna and Phaseolus species is 0710.22.
How do I classify Frozen beans for customs?
Frozen beans is classified under HS code 071022 — Vegetables, leguminous; beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are frozen broad beans included in 0710.22?
No, broad beans (Vicia faba) are classified under HS code 0710.29, as they belong to a different genus than those specified in 0710.22.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen beans (HS 071022)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071022 (the code used for frozen beans) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($185M, 40% of world exports), France ($51M) and Canada ($37M). World exports came to about $463M, 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 frozen beans (HS 071022)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071022 (the code used for frozen beans) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($103M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($54M) and France ($45M). World imports came to about $534M, 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 Frozen beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071022 for Frozen 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 frozen beans in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen beans (HS 071022) is classified under NCM 0710.22.00.