Product classification
HS code for Mung beans: 0713.31
Vegetables, leguminous, beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Classification of mung beans under HS 0713.31
Mung beans are classified under HS code 0713.31, which pertains to dried leguminous vegetables. The Harmonized System organizes edible vegetables in Chapter 07, with heading 0713 specifically covering those that are dried and shelled, whether or not they have been skinned or split. Subheading 0713.31 is species-specific, covering beans of the species Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper (often known as black gram) and Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek (the common green mung bean). The classification requires the product to be in a dried state; fresh or chilled mung beans would fall under a different heading. This code applies to mung beans intended for human consumption, animal feed, or for the production of sprouts, provided they are traded as dried seeds. The botanical identification is the primary driver for this classification, ensuring that these specific Vigna species are distinguished from other beans like kidney beans or cowpeas.
- Covers
- Dried green mung beans (Vigna radiata)
- Dried black gram or urad dal (Vigna mungo)
- Split mung beans (moong dal)
- Skinned or de-husked mung beans
- Dried mung beans for sowing or sprouting
- Also under 0713.31
- Laxmi Mung Dal
- Deep Urad Dal
- Rani Mung Beans
- Swad Black Gram
Codes often confused with 0713.31
Common mistake. Mung beans are frequently confused with HS code 0713.33, which is reserved for kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Another common error is using 0713.39, which is a residual category for "other" beans. Importers sometimes mistakenly use 1201.90 for soya beans if the species is not clearly identified. Furthermore, if the mung beans are fresh or chilled, they must be classified under 0708.20 (if in pods) or 0709.99, as 0713 is strictly for the dried form. Prepared or preserved mung beans (e.g., canned) fall under Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071331 (the code used for mung beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071331 (the code used for mung beans) in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 37% 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 071331, not only mung beans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Myanmar $1.1B 45% of world exports
- 2 India $230M 9.6% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $227M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $937M 37% of world imports
- 2 China $644M 25% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$135M 5.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.5B 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. 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 mung beans
Brazil splits HS 0713.31 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0713.31.10Dried mung and urd beans for sowing
- 0713.31.90Dried mung and urd beans, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mung beans
What is the HS code for Mung beans?
The HS code for Mung beans is 071331 (Vegetables, leguminous; beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried). The international HS code for dried mung beans, including species Vigna radiata and Vigna mungo, is 0713.31.
How do I classify Mung beans for customs?
Mung beans is classified under HS code 071331 — Vegetables, leguminous; beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 0713.31 include fresh mung bean sprouts?
No, fresh mung bean sprouts are classified as fresh vegetables under HS code 0709.99, not as dried legumes.
Which countries are the top exporters of mung beans (HS 071331)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071331 (the code used for mung beans) in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($1.1B, 45% of world exports), India ($230M) and Brazil ($227M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 mung beans (HS 071331)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071331 (the code used for mung beans) in UN Comtrade data were India ($937M, 37% of world imports), China ($644M) and Vietnam (about $135M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 Mung beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071331 for Mung 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 mung beans in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 071331 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for mung beans depends on the product's details: 0713.31.10 (Dried mung and urd beans for sowing), 0713.31.90 (Dried mung and urd beans, not for sowing).