Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including vegetables in fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, temporarily preserved, etc. states. This chapter does not include plants used as feed, certain tubers (such as cassava), and milling industry products. The core is vegetable commodities for human consumption, whether or not simply processed, but further processed or mixed products are usually classified in other chapters. Heading 0713 covers shelled dried leguminous vegetables, whether or not skinned or split. Includes dried peas, dried chickpeas, dried cowpeas, dried beans, etc. These legumes have been dried but not further processed, still maintaining the bean form, used for consumption or planting. Does not include bean flour (classified in 1106) and canned beans (classified in 2005). The first 2 digits 07 represent Chapter 7 (Edible vegetables, roots and tubers). Digits 3-4, 13, represent heading 0713 (Shelled dried leguminous vegetables). Digits 5-6, 20, represent subheading 071320, specifically dried chickpeas (Garbanzos). Note: 071320 refers only to dried chickpeas, whether or not skinned or split; if freeze-dried chickpeas, they are still classified in this subheading, because freeze-drying is a form of dehydration drying and does not change their basic characteristics as dried beans. Freeze-dried chickpeas have had water removed through freeze-drying but still maintain the bean form and belong to dried leguminous vegetables. They have not undergone further processing (such as being made into flour, cans, or seasonings), so they are classified in 0713 rather than 0710 (frozen legumes) or 2005 (processed vegetables). Freeze-drying is merely one drying process and does not change their classification essence as dried beans.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity should state "freeze-dried chickpeas" or "lyophilized chickpeas," avoiding the general terms "dried beans" or "legumes." Processing Method: State the drying method, such as "freeze-drying" or "lyophilization," to distinguish it from ordinary hot-air drying or sun-drying. State: Describe whether the beans are skinned, split, or whole, such as "whole beans," "skinned," or "split." Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging form and net weight, such as "25 kg/bag" or "retail packaging, 500 g/bag." Use: State the use, such as "for human consumption," "food processing raw material," or "retail." Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, may fill in "none." Origin: Declare the country (region) of origin of the goods, such as "Canada," "India," etc. Product Name: Freeze-dried chickpeas; Processing Method: Freeze-drying; State: Whole beans, not skinned; Packaging Specifications: 25 kg/bag; Use: For human consumption; Brand: None; Origin: Canada. Mistakenly classifying freeze-dried products under 0710 (frozen legumes), when they should actually be classified under 0713. Failure to state whether skinned or split, resulting in unclear subheading declaration. Confusing freeze-dried chickpeas with ordinary dried chickpeas, ignoring differences in processing methods.

The core basis for classification is the processing state and basic characteristics of the commodity. Freeze-dried chickpeas have been freeze-dried, water removed, but the bean form and composition have not fundamentally changed, and they still belong to dried leguminous vegetables. According to General Interpretative Rule 1 of the HS, classification shall be according to the terms of the headings, and 0713 explicitly includes dried chickpeas. Freeze-drying is dehydration drying and is not regarded as further processing, so it is not classified in Chapter 20. 071310 Dried peas: 071310 is dried peas, 071320 is dried chickpeas. Both are dried legumes, but different varieties; chickpeas are larger and rounder, while peas are smaller and round. 071390 Other dried beans: 071390 covers other dried beans besides peas, chickpeas, cowpeas, beans, etc., such as dried lentils. Chickpeas have a dedicated subheading and are not classified in 071390. 071080 Other frozen vegetables: 071080 is frozen vegetables (not dried), while freeze-dried chickpeas have been dehydrated and belong to dried beans, so they are classified in 0713. 200599 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar: 200599 is vegetables that have undergone further processing (such as seasoning, canning), while freeze-dried chickpeas are only dried, not seasoned or canned, so they are not classified here. 110610 Bean flour: 110610 is fine flour of legumes; if freeze-dried chickpeas are ground into flour, they are classified in 1106, but if they maintain the bean form, they are classified in 0713. Have they undergone freeze-drying? Do they maintain the whole bean form? Are they not skinned or split? Are they not seasoned or canned? Are they for consumption rather than planting?

Which HS code should freeze-dried chickpeas be classified under? Freeze-dried chickpeas should be classified under HS code 071320. Because they have been freeze-dried and dehydrated but still maintain the basic characteristics of dried chickpeas, conforming to the description of heading 0713 "shelled dried leguminous vegetables." Are the HS codes for freeze-dried chickpeas and ordinary dried chickpeas the same? Yes. Ordinary dried chickpeas and freeze-dried chickpeas are both classified under 071320, because HS codes are mainly based on the basic characteristics and processing state of the commodity, and freeze-drying is dehydration drying and does not change their classification as dried beans. If freeze-dried chickpeas are skinned, will the HS code change? No. Subheading 071320 covers "dried chickpeas, whether or not skinned or split," so skinned or split freeze-dried chickpeas are still classified under 071320. Which code should freeze-dried chickpea flour be classified under? If freeze-dried chickpeas are ground into flour, they are no longer classified under 0713 but should be classified under 110610 (bean flour). Because 0713 only includes dried beans that maintain the bean form. How can I check the import tariff rate for freeze-dried chickpeas? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs tariff inquiry tool, enter HS code 071320, and check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, value-added tax rate, etc. Tariff rates may vary depending on origin and trade agreements; it is recommended to consult a customs broker or customs. What documents are required when declaring freeze-dried chickpeas? Usually, a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, etc. are required. If from a specific country, a health certificate may also be required. Specific requirements are subject to customs. What are the regulatory conditions for freeze-dried chickpeas? As an edible agricultural product, freeze-dried chickpeas must comply with China's plant quarantine and food safety requirements upon import. Regulatory conditions may include A (Inbound Goods Clearance Form) and B (Outbound Goods Clearance Form), subject to the latest customs regulations. For cross-border e-commerce sales of freeze-dried chickpeas, how should the HS code be declared? For cross-border e-commerce retail import declaration, HS code 071320 is also used. Attention should be paid to complete declaration elements, including product name, processing method, state, etc., and ensure compliance with the cross-border e-commerce retail import commodity list requirements.