0710.22.40 - Reduced in size

This HTS category, 0710.22.40, specifically covers leguminous vegetables of the "Beans" group (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) that have been frozen and subsequently reduced in size. This reduction can occur through various methods such as slicing, dicing, or chopping. The key distinguishing factor for goods classified under this code is the pre-classification processing that alters their physical dimensions for convenience in packaging, storage, or subsequent culinary use.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, which covers beans not reduced in size. Goods classified here have undergone a deliberate sizing operation after being frozen, differentiating them from whole or larger pieces of frozen beans. This processing is fundamental to the classification, ensuring accurate categorization based on the physical transformation of the product.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. The subcategories, 0710.22.40.10 ("Green and wax") and 0710.22.40.90 ("Other"), allow for the distinction between specific types of beans that are reduced in size. This enables importers and exporters to identify precisely which variety of reduced-size frozen beans is being declared, supporting accurate tariff application and trade statistics.