Leguminous vegetables — HTS 0708
Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled
Chapter 07 › Heading 0708
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0708 is a broad product category for leguminous vegetables that are fresh or chilled, whether the edible seeds are still inside the pod (unshelled) or removed from the pod (shelled). It generally groups products such as fresh or chilled peas, beans, and other leguminous vegetables, but the heading alone is not the final classification for import entry.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, narrow the product by its specific type or botanical/material description and by the applicable subheading wording. Check whether the item is shelled or unshelled, fresh or merely chilled, and whether any preparation, preservation, drying, freezing, or processing places it in another heading. Use the current HTSUS text and relevant statistical suffixes; unusual products may require a customs broker or classification ruling.
What to check
- Identify the exact legume or bean variety, using the commercial description and botanical information when available.
- Confirm that the product is fresh or chilled and has not been dried, frozen, cooked, pickled, canned, or otherwise prepared.
- Determine whether the goods are shelled or unshelled, and make sure the packaging does not change the product’s physical condition.
- Read every applicable subheading under heading 0708, including any distinctions based on type, variety, or other product characteristics.
- Verify the current 8-digit HTSUS code in the official tariff and retain product specifications, photos, and supplier records supporting the classification.
HTS heading 0708 summary
Leguminous vegetables is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0708.10 | Peas (Pisum sativum) |
| 0708.20 | Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) |
| 0708.90 | Other leguminous vegetables |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0708?
Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.