Product classification
HS code for Frozen chickpeas: 0710.29
Vegetables, leguminous, (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Classification of frozen chickpeas under HS 0710.29
Frozen chickpeas are classified under HS code 0710.29. Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0710 is specifically designated for vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water) that have been frozen. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are leguminous vegetables. Within heading 0710, the 0710.2x series covers leguminous vegetables. While 0710.21 is for peas and 0710.22 is for beans, 0710.29 serves as the "other" category for leguminous vegetables not elsewhere specified, which includes chickpeas. The product must be frozen to remain in this chapter. The classification applies whether the chickpeas are in the shell or unshelled. Minimal processing, such as blanching (briefly boiling to stop enzyme action before freezing), is permitted under this code. This classification ensures that frozen legumes are distinguished from dried or fresh varieties based on their preservation method.
- Covers
- Frozen shelled chickpeas
- Frozen chickpeas in the pod
- Blanched and frozen chickpeas
- Frozen garbanzo beans
- Also under 0710.29
- Trader Joe's Frozen Shelled Edamame
- Birds Eye Frozen Broad Beans
- Goya Frozen Fava Beans
- store-brand frozen chickpeas
Codes often confused with 0710.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 0713.20, which is for dried chickpeas. Dried chickpeas are shelf-stable and not frozen, placing them in a different category within Chapter 7. Another error is using HS code 0708.90, which is for fresh or chilled chickpeas. Additionally, if the chickpeas have been fully cooked and then frozen as part of a prepared meal or with added ingredients like sauces, they may be classified under 2004.90, which covers other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071029 (the code used for frozen chickpeas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071029 (the code used for frozen chickpeas) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 44% 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 071029, not only frozen chickpeas.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $197M 47% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$55M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $43M 10% of world exports
World total: $419M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $141M 44% of world imports
- 2 United States $44M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $14M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $320M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 chickpeas
Brazil classifies frozen chickpeas under NCM 0710.29.00: HS 0710.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen chickpeas
What is the HS code for Frozen chickpeas?
The HS code for Frozen chickpeas is 071029 (Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen). The HS code for frozen chickpeas is 0710.29.
How do I classify Frozen chickpeas for customs?
Frozen chickpeas is classified under HS code 071029 — Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can frozen chickpeas be cooked before freezing?
Yes, HS code 0710.29 allows for chickpeas that have been cooked by steaming or boiling in water prior to being frozen, a process often referred to as blanching.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen chickpeas (HS 071029)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071029 (the code used for frozen chickpeas) in UN Comtrade data were China ($197M, 47% of world exports), Taiwan (about $55M) and Thailand ($43M). World exports came to about $419M, 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 chickpeas (HS 071029)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071029 (the code used for frozen chickpeas) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($141M, 44% of world imports), the United States ($44M) and Germany ($14M). World imports came to about $320M, 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 chickpeas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071029 for Frozen 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 frozen chickpeas in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen chickpeas (HS 071029) is classified under NCM 0710.29.00.