Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, provisionally preserved, dried and shelled leguminous vegetables, etc. All goods in this chapter are plant-based edible agricultural products, involving cultivation, harvesting and primary processing, and are a sensitive category with strict quarantine requirements in international trade. Within the chapter, headings are divided according to preservation state and degree of processing, arranged in order from fresh or chilled to frozen, provisionally preserved and dried, reflecting the progressive logic of processing degree. Heading 0710 refers specifically to frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled), i.e. vegetables that have been frozen but not further processed. It covers frozen leguminous vegetables, frozen spinach, frozen sweet corn, etc. Frozen means cooled below the freezing point to freeze the product; steaming or boiling refers only to simple heat treatment. If subjected to deep processing such as deep-frying or vinegar preservation, they are classified under Chapter 20. This heading is a high value-added category in the vegetable trade and requires cold chain transport. The first 2 digits 07 = Chapter 7, edible vegetables, roots and tubers, determining the broad category as vegetables. Digits 3-4, 10 = heading 0710, frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled), determining the processing state as frozen. Digits 5-6, 29 = subheading 071029. Under heading 0710, the first breakdown is by variety: 071021-071029 are leguminous vegetables, of which 071021-071028 are specific legumes (peas, cowpeas, beans, etc.) and 071029 is other leguminous vegetables, i.e. frozen leguminous vegetables not elsewhere specified. This product is frozen leguminous vegetables. Because it is frozen, it is classified under 0710, and because the legume variety is not within the specifically named range of 071021-071028, it is classified under 071029 as other. If fresh or chilled legumes, it should be classified under 0708; if dried legumes, under 0713; if deep-processed such as deep-fried, under 2004 or 2005. Frozen is the core classification characteristic, and variety is the residual determination basis.
Chapter
Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, provisionally preserved, dried and shelled leguminous vegetables, etc. All goods in this chapter are plant-based edible agricultural products, involving cultivation, harvesting and primary processing, and are a sensitive category with strict quarantine requirements in international trade. Within the chapter, headings are divided according to preservation state and degree of processing, arranged in order from fresh or chilled to frozen, provisionally preserved and dried, reflecting the progressive logic of processing degree.
Heading
Heading 0710 refers specifically to frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled), i.e. vegetables that have been frozen but not further processed. It covers frozen leguminous vegetables, frozen spinach, frozen sweet corn, etc. Frozen means cooled below the freezing point to freeze the product; steaming or boiling refers only to simple heat treatment. If subjected to deep processing such as deep-frying or vinegar preservation, they are classified under Chapter 20. This heading is a high value-added category in the vegetable trade and requires cold chain transport.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 07 = Chapter 7, edible vegetables, roots and tubers, determining the broad category as vegetables. Digits 3-4, 10 = heading 0710, frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled), determining the processing state as frozen. Digits 5-6, 29 = subheading 071029. Under heading 0710, the first breakdown is by variety: 071021-071029 are leguminous vegetables, of which 071021-071028 are specific legumes (peas, cowpeas, beans, etc.) and 071029 is other leguminous vegetables, i.e. frozen leguminous vegetables not elsewhere specified.
Classification Basis
This product is frozen leguminous vegetables. Because it is frozen, it is classified under 0710, and because the legume variety is not within the specifically named range of 071021-071028, it is classified under 071029 as other. If fresh or chilled legumes, it should be classified under 0708; if dried legumes, under 0713; if deep-processed such as deep-fried, under 2004 or 2005. Frozen is the core classification characteristic, and variety is the residual determination basis.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name (Chinese and foreign language): Accurately declare the product name, such as frozen green peas, frozen broad beans, etc. The foreign-language name must be consistent with the contract. Method of production or preservation: State whether steaming, boiling, blanching or other treatment was carried out before freezing, such as "not steamed or boiled" or "boiled then frozen". State (fresh, chilled, frozen): Clearly state that it is frozen, with temperature below the product's freezing point, distinguishing it from chilled or fresh-kept. Composition and specifications: Declare the content of main ingredients, specifications (such as particle size, length), packaging specifications, etc. Brand type: Fill in no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc., in accordance with customs declaration rules. Packaging specifications: Indicate retail packaging or non-retail packaging, such as bagged, boxed and weight per package. Origin: Declare the country or region where the goods are produced or processed, affecting tariffs and trade policy. Product name: Frozen Green Beans; Method of production and preservation: not steamed or boiled, quick-frozen; State: frozen; Composition and specifications: green beans 100%, particle size 8-10mm; Brand type: no brand; Packaging specifications: 10kg/box, non-retail packaging; Origin: Thailand. Failing to declare the steaming or boiling process. If boiled and then frozen, it is still classified under 0710, but this must be stated. Confusing frozen legumes with dried legumes; dried should be classified under 0713. Failure to distinguish retail packaging, affecting the dutiable value and applicable tax rate.
Product name (Chinese and foreign language)
Accurately declare the product name, such as frozen green peas, frozen broad beans, etc. The foreign-language name must be consistent with the contract.
⚠️ Writing only "frozen legumes" is too general and does not specify the exact variety.
Method of production or preservation
State whether steaming, boiling, blanching or other treatment was carried out before freezing, such as "not steamed or boiled" or "boiled then frozen".
⚠️ Failing to declare the steaming or boiling process and incorrectly classifying under the non-steamed or non-boiled part of 0710.
State (fresh, chilled, frozen)
Clearly state that it is frozen, with temperature below the product's freezing point, distinguishing it from chilled or fresh-kept.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring chilled legumes as frozen, resulting in incorrect classification.
Composition and specifications
Declare the content of main ingredients, specifications (such as particle size, length), packaging specifications, etc.
⚠️ Unclear specification description, affecting customs valuation and classification.
Brand type
Fill in no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc., in accordance with customs declaration rules.
⚠️ Improper filling of brand type, such as directly writing the brand name.
Packaging specifications
Indicate retail packaging or non-retail packaging, such as bagged, boxed and weight per package.
⚠️ Failure to distinguish retail from non-retail packaging, affecting the applicable tax rate.
Origin
Declare the country or region where the goods are produced or processed, affecting tariffs and trade policy.
⚠️ False declaration of origin, making it impossible to enjoy preferential tariffs.
Example： Product name: Frozen Green Beans; Method of production and preservation: not steamed or boiled, quick-frozen; State: frozen; Composition and specifications: green beans 100%, particle size 8-10mm; Brand type: no brand; Packaging specifications: 10kg/box, non-retail packaging; Origin: Thailand.
Common Mistakes：
Failing to declare the steaming or boiling process. If boiled and then frozen, it is still classified under 0710, but this must be stated.
Confusing frozen legumes with dried legumes; dried should be classified under 0713.
Failure to distinguish retail packaging, affecting the dutiable value and applicable tax rate.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) the goods are leguminous vegetables; 2) the state is frozen (subjected to freezing treatment); 3) they have not undergone deep processing such as deep-frying or vinegar preservation. If the above conditions are met, classify under 0710. Under heading 0710, determine the subheading according to the legume variety: peas, cowpeas, beans, etc. are specifically named, while other legumes are classified under 071029. Note that steaming or boiling refers only to simple heat treatment and does not change classification. 0708 Fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables: Different state: 0708 is fresh or chilled, not frozen; 071029 is frozen. Chilled temperature is above 0°C, while frozen must be below the freezing point. 0713 Dried leguminous vegetables: Different processing method: 0713 is dried (dehydrated), while 071029 is frozen. Dried legumes have no moisture, while frozen legumes retain moisture. 2004 Other frozen vegetables (preserved by vinegar or acetic acid): Different degree of processing: 2004 is frozen after vinegar preservation, while 071029 is only frozen. Vinegar preservation changes the basic characteristics of the product. 2005 Other frozen vegetables (not preserved by vinegar): 2005 is frozen after deep processing such as deep-frying or roasting, while 071029 is only simply frozen or steamed or boiled. Confirm that the goods are leguminous vegetables, not other vegetables. Confirm that the state is frozen, not chilled or dried. Confirm that they have not undergone deep processing such as vinegar preservation or deep-frying. Confirm that the legume variety is not among the specifically named 071021-071028. Check whether the declaration elements are complete and accurate.
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) the goods are leguminous vegetables; 2) the state is frozen (subjected to freezing treatment); 3) they have not undergone deep processing such as deep-frying or vinegar preservation. If the above conditions are met, classify under 0710. Under heading 0710, determine the subheading according to the legume variety: peas, cowpeas, beans, etc. are specifically named, while other legumes are classified under 071029. Note that steaming or boiling refers only to simple heat treatment and does not change classification.
Confused Codes：
0708 - Fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables
Different state: 0708 is fresh or chilled, not frozen; 071029 is frozen. Chilled temperature is above 0°C, while frozen must be below the freezing point.
0713 - Dried leguminous vegetables
Different processing method: 0713 is dried (dehydrated), while 071029 is frozen. Dried legumes have no moisture, while frozen legumes retain moisture.
2004 - Other frozen vegetables (preserved by vinegar or acetic acid)
Different degree of processing: 2004 is frozen after vinegar preservation, while 071029 is only frozen. Vinegar preservation changes the basic characteristics of the product.
2005 - Other frozen vegetables (not preserved by vinegar)
2005 is frozen after deep processing such as deep-frying or roasting, while 071029 is only simply frozen or steamed or boiled.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm that the goods are leguminous vegetables, not other vegetables.
✓ Confirm that the state is frozen, not chilled or dried.
✓ Confirm that they have not undergone deep processing such as vinegar preservation or deep-frying.
✓ Confirm that the legume variety is not among the specifically named 071021-071028.
✓ Check whether the declaration elements are complete and accurate.
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between frozen leguminous vegetables and chilled leguminous vegetables? Frozen leguminous vegetables are classified under 071029, and chilled leguminous vegetables under 0708. The key difference lies in temperature treatment: freezing requires the core temperature of the product to be below the freezing point, forming a frozen state; chilling only lowers the temperature to about 0°C without freezing. Temperature records must be provided for customs declaration. Will the HS code of frozen leguminous vegetables change after they are boiled? No. Heading 0710 explicitly includes frozen vegetables "whether or not steamed or boiled". Boiling is simple heat treatment and does not change classification. However, if after boiling they are further seasoned or deep-fried, they may be classified under Chapter 20. The steaming or boiling process must be stated at declaration. How can frozen leguminous vegetables and dried leguminous vegetables be distinguished? Frozen leguminous vegetables are classified under 071029, and dried legumes under 0713. The difference lies in moisture content and processing method: frozen legumes retain moisture and are quick-frozen; dried legumes are dehydrated and dried and have low moisture content. Customs may inspect moisture indicators. In the declaration elements for frozen leguminous vegetables, how should the brand type be filled in? The brand type should be filled in according to customs rules: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestically acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). The brand name cannot be directly filled in; the corresponding type must be selected. What are the key inspection points of customs when frozen leguminous vegetables are imported? Key points include: 1) whether the frozen state is maintained and whether there is thawing or deterioration; 2) whether the variety is consistent with the declaration; 3) whether soil, pests or diseases are carried; 4) whether packaging labels meet standards; 5) certificate of origin and quarantine certificate. Which HS codes apply to cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen leguminous vegetables? Generally they are still classified under 071029, but if they are in small retail packages, attention should be paid to the packaging specifications in the declaration elements. Cross-border e-commerce may involve personal postal tax or cross-border e-commerce comprehensive tax, which must be determined according to the actual regulatory method. How can the tariff rate for frozen leguminous vegetables be checked? The latest tax rate can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or by consulting the "Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China". Note that tax rates may change according to origin and trade agreements, and the latest official publication should be taken as authoritative. What are the consequences of mistakenly classifying frozen leguminous vegetables under 0708? It may lead to incorrect classification, affecting tariff collection and trade control. Customs may require tax payment, impose fines, or even affect the enterprise's credit rating. It is recommended to declare truthfully and apply for advance classification when necessary.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between frozen leguminous vegetables and chilled leguminous vegetables?
A: Frozen leguminous vegetables are classified under 071029, and chilled leguminous vegetables under 0708. The key difference lies in temperature treatment: freezing requires the core temperature of the product to be below the freezing point, forming a frozen state; chilling only lowers the temperature to about 0°C without freezing. Temperature records must be provided for customs declaration.
Q: Will the HS code of frozen leguminous vegetables change after they are boiled?
A: No. Heading 0710 explicitly includes frozen vegetables "whether or not steamed or boiled". Boiling is simple heat treatment and does not change classification. However, if after boiling they are further seasoned or deep-fried, they may be classified under Chapter 20. The steaming or boiling process must be stated at declaration.
Q: How can frozen leguminous vegetables and dried leguminous vegetables be distinguished?
A: Frozen leguminous vegetables are classified under 071029, and dried legumes under 0713. The difference lies in moisture content and processing method: frozen legumes retain moisture and are quick-frozen; dried legumes are dehydrated and dried and have low moisture content. Customs may inspect moisture indicators.
Q: In the declaration elements for frozen leguminous vegetables, how should the brand type be filled in?
A: The brand type should be filled in according to customs rules: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestically acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). The brand name cannot be directly filled in; the corresponding type must be selected.
Q: What are the key inspection points of customs when frozen leguminous vegetables are imported?
A: Key points include: 1) whether the frozen state is maintained and whether there is thawing or deterioration; 2) whether the variety is consistent with the declaration; 3) whether soil, pests or diseases are carried; 4) whether packaging labels meet standards; 5) certificate of origin and quarantine certificate.
Q: Which HS codes apply to cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen leguminous vegetables?
A: Generally they are still classified under 071029, but if they are in small retail packages, attention should be paid to the packaging specifications in the declaration elements. Cross-border e-commerce may involve personal postal tax or cross-border e-commerce comprehensive tax, which must be determined according to the actual regulatory method.
Q: How can the tariff rate for frozen leguminous vegetables be checked?
A: The latest tax rate can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or by consulting the "Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China". Note that tax rates may change according to origin and trade agreements, and the latest official publication should be taken as authoritative.
Q: What are the consequences of mistakenly classifying frozen leguminous vegetables under 0708?
A: It may lead to incorrect classification, affecting tariff collection and trade control. Customs may require tax payment, impose fines, or even affect the enterprise's credit rating. It is recommended to declare truthfully and apply for advance classification when necessary.
⚠️ 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.