HS Code for Pigeon peas

Pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) are classified under HS code 071360. This code is situated within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Specifically, heading 0713 is dedicated to dried leguminous vegetables that have been shelled, whether or not they have been skinned or split. The classification of pigeon peas under this code depends entirely on their state of preservation; they must be dried to the point where they are no longer fresh or chilled. Pigeon peas are a major legume crop in tropical and subtropical regions, and the HS system provides this specific subheading to distinguish them from other legumes like chickpeas, lentils, or broad beans. The processing allowed under this code includes the removal of the outer pod (shelling), the removal of the seed coat (skinning), and the splitting of the cotyledons. These processes are common in the production of \"dal\" in South Asian cuisine. As long as the peas remain in their dried, leguminous state and have not been cooked or otherwise prepared, they remain within this classification.

Products Included

• Dried pigeon peas, whole
• Skinned pigeon peas (Toor dal)
• Split pigeon peas
• Shelled dried Cajanus cajan
• Dried pigeon peas for human consumption or sowing

Common Misclassification

Pigeon peas are frequently misclassified under HS code 070890, which covers other leguminous vegetables that are fresh or chilled. The critical distinction is the moisture content and preservation method; if the peas are fresh in the pod or freshly shelled, they belong in 0708. Another common error is classification under HS code 110610, which is for flour, meal, and powder of dried leguminous vegetables. If the pigeon peas have been ground into a fine powder, they must be moved to Chapter 11. Additionally, they are sometimes confused with other peas under 071310 (Pisum sativum), but the HS system treats Cajanus cajan as a distinct botanical species with its own dedicated subheading.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Pigeon peas?

The HS code for dried, shelled pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) is 071360.

Can split pigeon peas be classified under this code?

Yes, HS code 071360 specifically includes pigeon peas whether or not they are skinned or split, provided they are dried.