Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including vegetables in fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, temporarily preserved, etc. states. This chapter does not include certain vegetables used as seeds (such as legume seeds), oilseeds and certain plant products. Fresh peas, as edible vegetables, whether in pods or not, fall within the scope of this chapter. Heading 0708 specifically covers fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables, including peas, cowpeas, beans, etc. Leguminous vegetables under this heading refer to fresh beans, shelled or in pods, mainly for direct consumption or processing. Fresh peas, whether shelled or not, are classified under this heading. The first 2 digits 07 represent Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables, roots and tubers). Digits 3-4, 08, represent heading 0708 (Fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables). Digits 5-6, 10, represent subheading 070810, specifically fresh or chilled peas. The complete code 070810 means fresh peas. Fresh peas are fresh leguminous vegetables, conforming to the description of heading 0708. They are not classified under 0710 (frozen vegetables) because they are not frozen; not under 0709 (other fresh vegetables) because peas are leguminous and have a dedicated heading; not under 1209 (seeds) because they are for consumption rather than planting.
Chapter
Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including vegetables in fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, temporarily preserved, etc. states. This chapter does not include certain vegetables used as seeds (such as legume seeds), oilseeds and certain plant products. Fresh peas, as edible vegetables, whether in pods or not, fall within the scope of this chapter.
Heading
Heading 0708 specifically covers fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables, including peas, cowpeas, beans, etc. Leguminous vegetables under this heading refer to fresh beans, shelled or in pods, mainly for direct consumption or processing. Fresh peas, whether shelled or not, are classified under this heading.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 07 represent Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables, roots and tubers). Digits 3-4, 08, represent heading 0708 (Fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables). Digits 5-6, 10, represent subheading 070810, specifically fresh or chilled peas. The complete code 070810 means fresh peas.
Classification Basis
Fresh peas are fresh leguminous vegetables, conforming to the description of heading 0708. They are not classified under 0710 (frozen vegetables) because they are not frozen; not under 0709 (other fresh vegetables) because peas are leguminous and have a dedicated heading; not under 1209 (seeds) because they are for consumption rather than planting.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should indicate 'fresh peas' and whether they are in pods. State: Indicate whether fresh or chilled, and whether shelled. Variety: Specific varieties such as green peas, sweet peas, etc. In Pods: Specify whether the peas are in pods, which affects classification. Use: Such as for consumption, processing, etc. Packaging Specifications: Such as boxed, bagged, etc. and weight. Brand: Declare if there is a brand. Product Name: Fresh peas (in pods); State: Fresh; Variety: Green peas; In Pods: Yes; Use: For consumption; Packaging Specifications: 10kg/box; Brand: XX. Failure to distinguish between fresh and chilled, leading to classification errors. Failure to indicate whether in pods, which may affect subheading. Misreporting fresh peas as frozen or dried peas.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should indicate 'fresh peas' and whether they are in pods.
⚠️ Writing only 'peas' without indicating fresh or chilled state.
State
Indicate whether fresh or chilled, and whether shelled.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as frozen or dried.
Variety
Specific varieties such as green peas, sweet peas, etc.
⚠️ Variety description too general.
In Pods
Specify whether the peas are in pods, which affects classification.
⚠️ Not indicating whether in pods.
Use
Such as for consumption, processing, etc.
⚠️ Use not clearly stated.
Packaging Specifications
Such as boxed, bagged, etc. and weight.
⚠️ Packaging information missing.
Brand
Declare if there is a brand.
⚠️ Filling in 'none' when there is no brand or omitting it.
Example： Product Name: Fresh peas (in pods); State: Fresh; Variety: Green peas; In Pods: Yes; Use: For consumption; Packaging Specifications: 10kg/box; Brand: XX.
Common Mistakes：
Failure to distinguish between fresh and chilled, leading to classification errors.
Failure to indicate whether in pods, which may affect subheading.
Misreporting fresh peas as frozen or dried peas.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: The goods must be fresh or chilled peas, and for consumption. If frozen, classify under 0710; if dried, under 0713; if for planting, under 1209. Fresh peas, whether in pods or not, are classified under 070810. 071010 Frozen peas: Frozen peas have undergone freezing treatment and are classified under 0710, while fresh peas are only fresh or chilled. 071310 Dried peas: Dried peas have undergone drying and are classified under 0713, while fresh peas remain fresh. 070890 Other fresh leguminous vegetables: 070890 covers other fresh leguminous vegetables such as cowpeas, while peas have a dedicated subheading 070810. 120991 Pea seeds: Pea seeds are for planting and classified under 1209, while edible peas are classified under 0708. Is it in fresh or chilled state? Is it for consumption rather than planting? Is it in pods? Has it undergone freezing or drying? Does it belong to leguminous vegetables?
Basis
Classification basis: The goods must be fresh or chilled peas, and for consumption. If frozen, classify under 0710; if dried, under 0713; if for planting, under 1209. Fresh peas, whether in pods or not, are classified under 070810.
Confused Codes：
071010 - Frozen peas
Frozen peas have undergone freezing treatment and are classified under 0710, while fresh peas are only fresh or chilled.
071310 - Dried peas
Dried peas have undergone drying and are classified under 0713, while fresh peas remain fresh.
070890 - Other fresh leguminous vegetables
070890 covers other fresh leguminous vegetables such as cowpeas, while peas have a dedicated subheading 070810.
120991 - Pea seeds
Pea seeds are for planting and classified under 1209, while edible peas are classified under 0708.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it in fresh or chilled state?
✓ Is it for consumption rather than planting?
✓ Is it in pods?
✓ Has it undergone freezing or drying?
✓ Does it belong to leguminous vegetables?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between fresh peas and frozen peas? Fresh peas are classified under 070810, frozen peas under 071010. The difference lies in whether they have undergone freezing treatment; once frozen, they are classified under 0710. Are the codes the same for fresh peas in pods and shelled fresh peas? Yes, both are classified under 070810, because the subheading does not distinguish whether in pods. If fresh peas are used for planting, which code should they be classified under? Pea seeds used for planting are classified under 120991, not 070810. How to determine whether peas are fresh or chilled? Fresh peas refer to those not frozen, possibly only refrigerated for preservation, in a fresh state. What are the declaration elements for fresh peas? They include product name, state, variety, whether in pods, use, packaging specifications, brand, etc. Can fresh peas be classified under 0709? No, 0709 is for other fresh vegetables, while peas have a dedicated heading 0708. How to check the tariff rate for fresh peas? You can consult the customs tariff or ask a customs broker; rates may change, so the latest version shall prevail.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between fresh peas and frozen peas?
A: Fresh peas are classified under 070810, frozen peas under 071010. The difference lies in whether they have undergone freezing treatment; once frozen, they are classified under 0710.
Q: Are the codes the same for fresh peas in pods and shelled fresh peas?
A: Yes, both are classified under 070810, because the subheading does not distinguish whether in pods.
Q: If fresh peas are used for planting, which code should they be classified under?
A: Pea seeds used for planting are classified under 120991, not 070810.
Q: How to determine whether peas are fresh or chilled?
A: Fresh peas refer to those not frozen, possibly only refrigerated for preservation, in a fresh state.
Q: What are the declaration elements for fresh peas?
A: They include product name, state, variety, whether in pods, use, packaging specifications, brand, etc.
Q: Can fresh peas be classified under 0709?
A: No, 0709 is for other fresh vegetables, while peas have a dedicated heading 0708.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for fresh peas?
A: You can consult the customs tariff or ask a customs broker; rates may change, so the latest version shall prevail.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.