Chapter 07 covers all edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, temporarily preserved (e.g., with sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfurous water, etc.) vegetables. However, it excludes vegetables used as seeds (Chapter 12), finished products (Chapter 20), and certain specific plants (such as fruits of Chapter 08). Vegetables of this chapter may undergo simple processing such as washing, peeling, cutting, etc., but must not undergo deep processing. Heading 0710 covers frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled), i.e., vegetables with temperature reduced below freezing point. It includes frozen leguminous vegetables (such as kidney beans, peas, cowpeas, etc.), spinach, sweet corn, carrots, etc. However, vegetables that have been fried, pickled in vinegar, or preserved in oil before freezing are not classified under this heading but under Chapter 20. First 2 digits 07: indicates Chapter 7, i.e., edible vegetables, roots and tubers. Digits 3-4, 10: indicates heading 0710, i.e., frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled). Digits 5-6, 22: indicates subheading 071022, i.e., frozen green beans. Specifically: 0710.22 corresponds to frozen beans of the genus Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp., including common green beans, kidney beans, etc. The product is frozen green beans, which are frozen vegetables and have not undergone deep processing (e.g., only podding, cutting into sections, quick-freezing), meeting the description of heading 0710. Meanwhile, green beans are leguminous vegetables, further subdivided under 0710, and frozen green beans are explicitly classified under 071022, rather than 071029 (other frozen leguminous vegetables) or 071080 (other frozen vegetables).
Chapter
Chapter 07 covers all edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, temporarily preserved (e.g., with sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfurous water, etc.) vegetables. However, it excludes vegetables used as seeds (Chapter 12), finished products (Chapter 20), and certain specific plants (such as fruits of Chapter 08). Vegetables of this chapter may undergo simple processing such as washing, peeling, cutting, etc., but must not undergo deep processing.
Heading
Heading 0710 covers frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled), i.e., vegetables with temperature reduced below freezing point. It includes frozen leguminous vegetables (such as kidney beans, peas, cowpeas, etc.), spinach, sweet corn, carrots, etc. However, vegetables that have been fried, pickled in vinegar, or preserved in oil before freezing are not classified under this heading but under Chapter 20.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 07: indicates Chapter 7, i.e., edible vegetables, roots and tubers. Digits 3-4, 10: indicates heading 0710, i.e., frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled). Digits 5-6, 22: indicates subheading 071022, i.e., frozen green beans. Specifically: 0710.22 corresponds to frozen beans of the genus Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp., including common green beans, kidney beans, etc.
Classification Basis
The product is frozen green beans, which are frozen vegetables and have not undergone deep processing (e.g., only podding, cutting into sections, quick-freezing), meeting the description of heading 0710. Meanwhile, green beans are leguminous vegetables, further subdivided under 0710, and frozen green beans are explicitly classified under 071022, rather than 071029 (other frozen leguminous vegetables) or 071080 (other frozen vegetables).
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Fill in the Chinese and foreign language names of the commodity, which should be consistent with the contract and invoice, such as "冷冻菜豆" or "Frozen green beans". Method of Production or Preservation: Indicate "frozen", and may add "quick-frozen" or "not steamed or boiled", etc., to show that no deep processing has been done. State: Describe the state of the commodity, such as "whole", "cut into sections", "podded", etc., which affects subheading subdivision. Ingredients: Indicate whether other ingredients such as salt, sugar, etc. are added; if added, it may affect classification. Packaging Specifications: Fill in the packaging method and specifications, such as "10kg/carton", which affects customs inspection and statistics. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none". GTIN: If there is a Global Trade Item Number, declare it; if not, fill in "none". Product Name: Frozen green beans (冷冻菜豆); Method of Production and Preservation: quick-frozen, not steamed or boiled; State: whole, podded; Ingredients: 100% green beans; Packaging Specifications: 10kg/carton; Brand: none; GTIN: none. Mistakenly classifying frozen green beans under 071029 (other frozen leguminous vegetables); it is necessary to confirm whether they are of the genus Phaseolus. If green beans have been boiled or steamed, they can still be classified under 0710, but if further processed, they are classified under 2005. Ignoring the declaration of "State", leading to confusion with frozen bean seeds (071021).
Product Name
Fill in the Chinese and foreign language names of the commodity, which should be consistent with the contract and invoice, such as "冷冻菜豆" or "Frozen green beans".
⚠️ Only filling in "菜豆" without indicating "frozen", or mistakenly writing as "青豆", "四季豆" and other common names.
Method of Production or Preservation
Indicate "frozen", and may add "quick-frozen" or "not steamed or boiled", etc., to show that no deep processing has been done.
⚠️ Filling in "boiled" or "fried", resulting in classification under Chapter 20.
State
Describe the state of the commodity, such as "whole", "cut into sections", "podded", etc., which affects subheading subdivision.
⚠️ Not indicating whether podded, leading to confusion with bean seeds.
Ingredients
Indicate whether other ingredients such as salt, sugar, etc. are added; if added, it may affect classification.
⚠️ Salt added but not declared, which may be regarded as preserved vegetables under 0711.
Packaging Specifications
Fill in the packaging method and specifications, such as "10kg/carton", which affects customs inspection and statistics.
⚠️ Packaging specifications inconsistent with actual conditions, leading to inspection abnormalities.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Ignoring brand declaration, leading to intellectual property issues.
GTIN
If there is a Global Trade Item Number, declare it; if not, fill in "none".
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in other codes or leaving blank.
Example： Product Name: Frozen green beans (冷冻菜豆); Method of Production and Preservation: quick-frozen, not steamed or boiled; State: whole, podded; Ingredients: 100% green beans; Packaging Specifications: 10kg/carton; Brand: none; GTIN: none.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying frozen green beans under 071029 (other frozen leguminous vegetables); it is necessary to confirm whether they are of the genus Phaseolus.
If green beans have been boiled or steamed, they can still be classified under 0710, but if further processed, they are classified under 2005.
Ignoring the declaration of "State", leading to confusion with frozen bean seeds (071021).
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. The commodity is frozen vegetables, meeting heading 0710; 2. It belongs to green beans, i.e., pods of the genus Phaseolus spp. or Vigna spp.; 3. It has not undergone deep processing, only simple freezing. If it has been fried, pickled in vinegar, etc., it is classified under Chapter 20. 071021 Frozen peas: Peas belong to the genus Pisum sativum, which is a different genus from green beans, so they are classified under 071021. 071029 Other frozen leguminous vegetables: This code covers other leguminous vegetables besides peas and green beans, such as cowpeas, lentils, etc. If it cannot be determined to be green beans, it is classified here. 071080 Other frozen vegetables: Applicable to frozen vegetables that are not leguminous, such as frozen spinach, carrots, etc. 200559 Other beans, not preserved in vinegar, canned: If green beans have undergone deep processing such as seasoning or canning, they are classified under Chapter 20. 071140 Cucumbers temporarily preserved: Temporarily preserved (not frozen) vegetables are classified under 0711, while frozen ones are classified under 0710. Is it confirmed that the commodity is in a frozen state? Does it belong to pods of the genus Phaseolus or Vigna? Has it been steamed or boiled? Have other ingredients been added? Is the packaging suitable for direct sale?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. The commodity is frozen vegetables, meeting heading 0710; 2. It belongs to green beans, i.e., pods of the genus Phaseolus spp. or Vigna spp.; 3. It has not undergone deep processing, only simple freezing. If it has been fried, pickled in vinegar, etc., it is classified under Chapter 20.
Confused Codes：
071021 - Frozen peas
Peas belong to the genus Pisum sativum, which is a different genus from green beans, so they are classified under 071021.
071029 - Other frozen leguminous vegetables
This code covers other leguminous vegetables besides peas and green beans, such as cowpeas, lentils, etc. If it cannot be determined to be green beans, it is classified here.
071080 - Other frozen vegetables
Applicable to frozen vegetables that are not leguminous, such as frozen spinach, carrots, etc.
200559 - Other beans, not preserved in vinegar, canned
If green beans have undergone deep processing such as seasoning or canning, they are classified under Chapter 20.
071140 - Cucumbers temporarily preserved
Temporarily preserved (not frozen) vegetables are classified under 0711, while frozen ones are classified under 0710.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it confirmed that the commodity is in a frozen state?
✓ Does it belong to pods of the genus Phaseolus or Vigna?
✓ Has it been steamed or boiled?
✓ Have other ingredients been added?
✓ Is the packaging suitable for direct sale?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between frozen green beans and frozen peas? Frozen green beans are classified under 071022, and frozen peas under 071021. The difference lies in botanical classification: green beans belong to the genus Phaseolus spp. or Vigna spp., while peas belong to the genus Pisum sativum. Accurate product name and scientific name must be provided during declaration. If frozen green beans have been boiled, will the HS code change? Frozen green beans after boiling (steaming) are still classified under 0710, because 0710 includes frozen vegetables "whether or not steamed or boiled". However, if after boiling they are further seasoned or canned, they are classified under Chapter 20. How to distinguish frozen green beans from frozen bean seeds? Frozen green beans usually refer to whole pods with pods, classified under 071022; frozen bean seeds (podded) are also classified under 071022, because subheading 071022 includes pods and seeds of green beans. However, if they are seeds of other leguminous vegetables, they may be classified under 071029. In the declaration elements for frozen green beans, how should "State" be filled in? The state should describe the form of the pods, such as "whole", "cut into sections", "podded", etc. If they are seeds, fill in "seeds". This helps customs classify accurately. From a tariff perspective, what is the difference in HS codes between frozen green beans and fresh green beans? Fresh or chilled green beans are classified under 0708, while frozen green beans are classified under 0710. The tariff rates may differ; the specific rates should be checked in the latest customs tariff. It is recommended to use the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window for queries. What regulatory conditions are required for importing frozen green beans? Importing frozen green beans usually requires compliance with plant quarantine requirements and may require a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, etc. The specific regulatory conditions should be checked in the Import and Export Tariff and regulatory conditions table issued by the General Administration of Customs. For cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen green beans, how to choose the HS code? For cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen green beans, if they are in small packages for direct retail, they are still classified under 071022. However, note that if they have been seasoned or processed, they may be classified under Chapter 20. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker. What impact does the HS code for frozen green beans have on export tax rebates? The export tax rebate rate depends on the specific HS code and the latest policy. The export tax rebate rate for 071022 should be checked in the export tax rebate rate database issued by the State Taxation Administration. Different codes may have different rebate rates; accurate classification is recommended.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between frozen green beans and frozen peas?
A: Frozen green beans are classified under 071022, and frozen peas under 071021. The difference lies in botanical classification: green beans belong to the genus Phaseolus spp. or Vigna spp., while peas belong to the genus Pisum sativum. Accurate product name and scientific name must be provided during declaration.
Q: If frozen green beans have been boiled, will the HS code change?
A: Frozen green beans after boiling (steaming) are still classified under 0710, because 0710 includes frozen vegetables "whether or not steamed or boiled". However, if after boiling they are further seasoned or canned, they are classified under Chapter 20.
Q: How to distinguish frozen green beans from frozen bean seeds?
A: Frozen green beans usually refer to whole pods with pods, classified under 071022; frozen bean seeds (podded) are also classified under 071022, because subheading 071022 includes pods and seeds of green beans. However, if they are seeds of other leguminous vegetables, they may be classified under 071029.
Q: In the declaration elements for frozen green beans, how should "State" be filled in?
A: The state should describe the form of the pods, such as "whole", "cut into sections", "podded", etc. If they are seeds, fill in "seeds". This helps customs classify accurately.
Q: From a tariff perspective, what is the difference in HS codes between frozen green beans and fresh green beans?
A: Fresh or chilled green beans are classified under 0708, while frozen green beans are classified under 0710. The tariff rates may differ; the specific rates should be checked in the latest customs tariff. It is recommended to use the General Administration of Customs or the International Trade Single Window for queries.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for importing frozen green beans?
A: Importing frozen green beans usually requires compliance with plant quarantine requirements and may require a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, etc. The specific regulatory conditions should be checked in the Import and Export Tariff and regulatory conditions table issued by the General Administration of Customs.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen green beans, how to choose the HS code?
A: For cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen green beans, if they are in small packages for direct retail, they are still classified under 071022. However, note that if they have been seasoned or processed, they may be classified under Chapter 20. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker.
Q: What impact does the HS code for frozen green beans have on export tax rebates?
A: The export tax rebate rate depends on the specific HS code and the latest policy. The export tax rebate rate for 071022 should be checked in the export tax rebate rate database issued by the State Taxation Administration. Different codes may have different rebate rates; accurate classification is recommended.
⚠️ 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.