Product classification
HS code for Pigeon peas: 0713.60
Vegetables, leguminous, pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Classification of pigeon peas under HS 0713.60
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.
- Covers
- Dried pigeon peas, whole
- Skinned pigeon peas (Toor dal)
- Split pigeon peas
- Shelled dried Cajanus cajan
- Dried pigeon peas for human consumption or sowing
- Also under 0713.60
- Goya Pigeon Peas
- Laxmi Toor Dal
- Swad Toor Dal
- Deep Toor Dal
Codes often confused with 0713.60
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071360 (the code used for pigeon peas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071360 (the code used for pigeon peas) in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 93% 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 071360, not only pigeon peas.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Myanmar $248M 44% of world exports
- 2 Tanzania $160M 28% of world exports
- 3 India $51M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $568M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $858M 93% of world imports
- 2 United States $17M 1.9% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$13M 1.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $918M 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 pigeon peas
Brazil splits HS 0713.60 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0713.60.10Dried pigeon peas for sowing
- 0713.60.90Dried pigeon peas, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pigeon peas
What is the HS code for Pigeon peas?
The HS code for Pigeon peas is 071360 (Vegetables, leguminous; pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried). The HS code for dried, shelled pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) is 071360.
How do I classify Pigeon peas for customs?
Pigeon peas is classified under HS code 071360 — Vegetables, leguminous; pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of pigeon peas (HS 071360)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071360 (the code used for pigeon peas) in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($248M, 44% of world exports), Tanzania ($160M) and India ($51M). World exports came to about $568M, 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 pigeon peas (HS 071360)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071360 (the code used for pigeon peas) in UN Comtrade data were India ($858M, 93% of world imports), the United States ($17M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $13M). World imports came to about $918M, 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 Pigeon peas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071360 for Pigeon peas 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 pigeon peas in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 071360 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pigeon peas depends on the product's details: 0713.60.10 (Dried pigeon peas for sowing), 0713.60.90 (Dried pigeon peas, not for sowing).