0708 - Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled:
Sub-classifications
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0708 10
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0708 90
Overview
HTS code 0708 encompasses a broad range of leguminous vegetables, including those with edible pods and seeds. This category specifically applies to peas and beans, whether shelled or unshelled, and whether they are presented fresh or chilled. The key characteristic uniting these products is their origin as the edible seed or pod of plants belonging to the family Leguminosae.
Distinguishing 0708 from its siblings at the Chapter 7 level is crucial. While other Chapter 7 headings cover different types of fresh or chilled vegetables (e.g., roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, flowers, fruits), 0708 is exclusively dedicated to leguminous vegetables. For instance, it differentiates itself from categories like 0702 (Tomatoes) or 0703 (Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliacous vegetables) by focusing solely on legumes.
The subcategories within 0708 provide further specificity. 0708.10 classifies peas, including those commonly known as garden peas or shelling peas. 0708.20 focuses on beans, which can be further identified by their botanical genera, such as *Vigna spp.* (e.g., yardlong beans, black-eyed peas) and *Phaseolus spp.* (e.g., kidney beans, string beans). Finally, 0708.90 serves as a residual category for all other leguminous vegetables not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings, ensuring comprehensive coverage within this group.