Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved vegetables. This chapter does not include products processed as vegetables (such as canned goods) or seeds for planting (Chapter 12). It mainly involves the primary forms of various vegetables and is an important chapter in agricultural trade. Heading 0713 covers dried shelled beans, including peas, chickpeas, cowpeas, kidney beans, etc., whether or not skinned or split. These beans are usually dried but not further processed. This heading is the main classification location for dried bean products and involves bulk commodities in international trade. The first 2 digits 07 represent Chapter 07 (edible vegetables, roots and tubers); digits 3-4, 13, represent heading 0713 (dried shelled beans); digits 5-6, 33, represent subheading 071333, namely kidney beans, including freeze-dried kidney beans. Freeze-drying is a dehydration process, but the product still retains the basic characteristics of dried beans, so it is classified as dried beans. The product is freeze-dried kidney beans, which are dried shelled beans, and kidney beans are a specific variety under heading 0713. Freeze-drying does not change their basic attribute as dried beans, so they are classified under 071333 rather than other vegetable or bean products.
Chapter
Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved vegetables. This chapter does not include products processed as vegetables (such as canned goods) or seeds for planting (Chapter 12). It mainly involves the primary forms of various vegetables and is an important chapter in agricultural trade.
Heading
Heading 0713 covers dried shelled beans, including peas, chickpeas, cowpeas, kidney beans, etc., whether or not skinned or split. These beans are usually dried but not further processed. This heading is the main classification location for dried bean products and involves bulk commodities in international trade.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 07 represent Chapter 07 (edible vegetables, roots and tubers); digits 3-4, 13, represent heading 0713 (dried shelled beans); digits 5-6, 33, represent subheading 071333, namely kidney beans, including freeze-dried kidney beans. Freeze-drying is a dehydration process, but the product still retains the basic characteristics of dried beans, so it is classified as dried beans.
Classification Basis
The product is freeze-dried kidney beans, which are dried shelled beans, and kidney beans are a specific variety under heading 0713. Freeze-drying does not change their basic attribute as dried beans, so they are classified under 071333 rather than other vegetable or bean products.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should include the processing method (such as freeze-dried) and variety (kidney beans). Brand type: Fill in the brand type according to customs regulations, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc. Export preference status: If a preferential trade agreement is involved, fill in the corresponding code, such as 'none' or the agreement name. Method of production or preservation: Describe the processing technology in detail, such as 'freeze-dried', and whether skinned, split, etc. Packaging specifications: Declare the packaging form and specifications, such as bagged, boxed, and the weight per piece. Use: Explain the final use of the commodity, such as for food, food processing, etc. Ingredient content: Main ingredients and content, such as 100% kidney beans. Product name: freeze-dried kidney beans; Brand type: no brand; Export preference status: none; Method of production or preservation: freeze-dried, not skinned, not split; Packaging specifications: 25 kg/bag; Use: food; Ingredient content: 100% kidney beans. Mistakenly classifying freeze-dried kidney beans as frozen vegetables (0710), ignoring their nature as dried beans. Not indicating the freeze-drying process, causing customs to question the classification. Ignoring brand type and export preference status, affecting customs clearance efficiency.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should include the processing method (such as freeze-dried) and variety (kidney beans).
⚠️ Writing only 'kidney beans' or 'dried beans' without indicating the freeze-drying process.
Brand type
Fill in the brand type according to customs regulations, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc.
⚠️ Omitting or incorrectly selecting the brand type.
Export preference status
If a preferential trade agreement is involved, fill in the corresponding code, such as 'none' or the agreement name.
⚠️ Ignoring this item, resulting in failure to enjoy tariff preferences.
Method of production or preservation
Describe the processing technology in detail, such as 'freeze-dried', and whether skinned, split, etc.
⚠️ Writing only 'dried' without distinguishing freeze-drying from ordinary drying.
Packaging specifications
Declare the packaging form and specifications, such as bagged, boxed, and the weight per piece.
⚠️ Not indicating specific specifications, making it impossible for customs to judge.
Use
Explain the final use of the commodity, such as for food, food processing, etc.
⚠️ Filling in too generally, such as 'sales'.
Ingredient content
Main ingredients and content, such as 100% kidney beans.
⚠️ Not providing ingredient information or providing inaccurate information.
Example： Product name: freeze-dried kidney beans; Brand type: no brand; Export preference status: none; Method of production or preservation: freeze-dried, not skinned, not split; Packaging specifications: 25 kg/bag; Use: food; Ingredient content: 100% kidney beans.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying freeze-dried kidney beans as frozen vegetables (0710), ignoring their nature as dried beans.
Not indicating the freeze-drying process, causing customs to question the classification.
Ignoring brand type and export preference status, affecting customs clearance efficiency.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: the commodity is dried shelled beans, the variety is kidney beans, and the processing method is freeze-drying. According to HS notes, 0713 includes dried beans; freeze-drying is a type of dehydration and does not change their attribute as dried beans. Therefore, they should be classified under 071333. 071331 Mung beans: Mung beans and kidney beans are different varieties; 071331 is mung beans, while 071333 is kidney beans. 071332 Adzuki beans: Adzuki beans and kidney beans are different varieties; 071332 is adzuki beans, while 071333 is kidney beans. 071339 Other dried beans: 071339 is other dried beans not elsewhere specified, while kidney beans are specifically listed under 071333. 071310 Peas: Peas and kidney beans are different varieties; 071310 is peas, while 071333 is kidney beans. Is it confirmed that the commodity is dried shelled beans? Is it confirmed that the variety is kidney beans? Is the processing method freeze-drying? Has it not undergone further processing? Is the packaging suitable for transportation?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: the commodity is dried shelled beans, the variety is kidney beans, and the processing method is freeze-drying. According to HS notes, 0713 includes dried beans; freeze-drying is a type of dehydration and does not change their attribute as dried beans. Therefore, they should be classified under 071333.
Confused Codes：
071331 - Mung beans
Mung beans and kidney beans are different varieties; 071331 is mung beans, while 071333 is kidney beans.
071332 - Adzuki beans
Adzuki beans and kidney beans are different varieties; 071332 is adzuki beans, while 071333 is kidney beans.
071339 - Other dried beans
071339 is other dried beans not elsewhere specified, while kidney beans are specifically listed under 071333.
071310 - Peas
Peas and kidney beans are different varieties; 071310 is peas, while 071333 is kidney beans.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it confirmed that the commodity is dried shelled beans?
✓ Is it confirmed that the variety is kidney beans?
✓ Is the processing method freeze-drying?
✓ Has it not undergone further processing?
✓ Is the packaging suitable for transportation?
❓ FAQ
Why are freeze-dried kidney beans classified under 071333 instead of 0710? 0710 is frozen vegetables, referring to frozen vegetables that have not been dried. Freeze-dried kidney beans have been dehydrated and have low moisture content, so they are dried beans and are therefore classified under 0713. How to distinguish kidney beans from adzuki beans? Kidney beans are kidney-shaped and can be red, white, black, etc.; adzuki beans are smaller, usually red, and oval-shaped. For customs classification, they must be accurately declared according to variety. How should the method of production or preservation be filled in during declaration? It should be filled in in detail as 'freeze-dried', and indicate whether skinned, split, etc. For example: 'freeze-dried, not skinned, not split'. How to check the export tariff for freeze-dried kidney beans? Tariff rates may change. The latest rates can be checked through the website of the General Administration of Customs or by consulting a customs broker. Also pay attention to preferential rates under free trade agreements. If kidney beans are seasoned, can they still be classified under 071333? If they have undergone further processing such as seasoning, they may be classified under Chapter 20 (prepared vegetables). 071333 applies only to dried beans that have not been further processed. What are the declaration elements for freeze-dried kidney beans? They include product name, brand type, export preference status, method of production or preservation, packaging specifications, use, ingredient content, etc. For details, refer to the customs declaration elements table. How to avoid classification errors? It is recommended to consult HS notes and classification decisions, or consult a professional customs broker. Ensure that the commodity attributes are consistent with the code description.
Q: Why are freeze-dried kidney beans classified under 071333 instead of 0710?
A: 0710 is frozen vegetables, referring to frozen vegetables that have not been dried. Freeze-dried kidney beans have been dehydrated and have low moisture content, so they are dried beans and are therefore classified under 0713.
Q: How to distinguish kidney beans from adzuki beans?
A: Kidney beans are kidney-shaped and can be red, white, black, etc.; adzuki beans are smaller, usually red, and oval-shaped. For customs classification, they must be accurately declared according to variety.
Q: How should the method of production or preservation be filled in during declaration?
A: It should be filled in in detail as 'freeze-dried', and indicate whether skinned, split, etc. For example: 'freeze-dried, not skinned, not split'.
Q: How to check the export tariff for freeze-dried kidney beans?
A: Tariff rates may change. The latest rates can be checked through the website of the General Administration of Customs or by consulting a customs broker. Also pay attention to preferential rates under free trade agreements.
Q: If kidney beans are seasoned, can they still be classified under 071333?
A: If they have undergone further processing such as seasoning, they may be classified under Chapter 20 (prepared vegetables). 071333 applies only to dried beans that have not been further processed.
Q: What are the declaration elements for freeze-dried kidney beans?
A: They include product name, brand type, export preference status, method of production or preservation, packaging specifications, use, ingredient content, etc. For details, refer to the customs declaration elements table.
Q: How to avoid classification errors?
A: It is recommended to consult HS notes and classification decisions, or consult a professional customs broker. Ensure that the commodity attributes are consistent with the code description.
⚠️ 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.