Product classification
HS code for Urad 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 urad beans under HS 0713.31
Urad beans, botanically known as Vigna mungo, are classified under HS code 0713.31. This classification is part of 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 are skinned or split. The classification of Urad beans (also known as black gram) under 0713.31 is determined by their species. The Harmonized System groups Vigna mungo and Vigna radiata (mung beans) together under this specific subheading because of their similar botanical characteristics and commercial usage. This code applies to the beans in their dried state, which is the standard form for international trade, ensuring they are distinguished from fresh or chilled green beans found in heading 0708.
- Covers
- Dried black gram (Urad dal)
- Split Urad beans (with or without skin)
- Whole dried Urad beans
- Shelled Vigna mungo seeds
- Dried mung beans (Vigna radiata)
- Also under 0713.31
- Laxmi Mung Dal
- Deep Urad Dal
- Rani Mung Beans
- Swad Black Gram
Codes often confused with 0713.31
Common mistake. Urad beans are frequently misclassified under 0713.33, which is the code for Kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), or 0713.39, which is a residual category for 'Other' beans. Because Urad beans are often referred to as 'black beans' in certain regions, they are sometimes incorrectly placed under 0713.39. It is vital to identify the botanical species Vigna mungo to ensure the use of 0713.31. Furthermore, if the beans are prepared or preserved (e.g., canned), they must be classified in Chapter 20 rather than Chapter 7.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071331 (the code used for urad beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071331 (the code used for urad 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 urad 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 urad 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 urad beans
What is the HS code for Urad beans?
The HS code for Urad 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 HS code for dried, shelled Urad beans (Vigna mungo) is 0713.31.
How do I classify Urad beans for customs?
Urad 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 this code apply to Urad flour?
No, Urad flour is classified under HS code 1106.10, which covers flour, meal, and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713.
Which countries are the top exporters of urad beans (HS 071331)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071331 (the code used for urad 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 urad beans (HS 071331)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071331 (the code used for urad 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 Urad beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071331 for Urad 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 urad beans in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 071331 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for urad 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).