0708.90 - Other leguminous vegetables:

This HTS category, 0708.90, encompasses "Other leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled." This classification serves as a residual category within Chapter 7 for edible leguminous vegetables that are not specifically listed under the preceding headings for peas (0708.10) or beans (0708.20). The defining characteristic is that these are leguminous vegetables, typically consumed as food, and are presented in a fresh or chilled state, not dried or processed in a manner that would place them in other chapters of the Harmonized System.

Distinction from siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 0708.10 is exclusively for peas and 0708.20 is designated for various types of beans, this 0708.90 category captures all other leguminous vegetables. This includes, but is not limited to, common examples such as chickpeas and lentils, as well as less common varieties. The focus remains on their classification as vegetables rather than seeds for sowing or medicinal purposes.

To provide greater specificity, subcategories exist under 0708.90 to differentiate commonly traded leguminous vegetables. These include provisions for chickpeas (garbanzos), lentils, and pigeon peas. The existence of these specific subheadings underscores the importance of identifying the precise type of leguminous vegetable when classifying for customs purposes. If a leguminous vegetable does not fall under these specific subheadings or the broader sibling categories, it would be classified under the residual "Other" subheading (0708.90.40.00).