0710.22 - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.):

This HTS category, 0710.22, specifically covers frozen beans belonging to the genera *Vigna* and *Phaseolus*. These are distinct from other leguminous vegetables such as peas (0710.21) and other types of beans not falling under *Vigna* or *Phaseolus* (0710.29). The key characteristic for inclusion here is that the beans are presented in their raw, uncooked state or have undergone only steaming or boiling in water to preserve them.

The primary subdivision within this category is based on the physical size of the beans. The subcategory 0710.22.40 addresses beans that have been reduced in size, for example, through slicing or dicing. The un-subdivided entries within 0710.22, in contrast, would encompass whole beans. This distinction is crucial for precise classification as it relates to how the product is processed and presented for trade.