0713.10.20.00 - Split peas

This HTS code, 0713.10.20.00, specifically classifies split peas (Pisum sativum). These are dried leguminous vegetables that have been shelled and subsequently split into two halves. The splitting process is a key characteristic, differentiating them from whole dried peas, which would fall under a different subheading. Split peas are commonly used in culinary applications, particularly for soups and stews, due to their ability to cook down and thicken.

Within the "Peas (Pisum sativum)" category, this subheading is distinguished from its sibling, 0713.10.40, which covers "Other." While 0713.10.20.00 is exclusively for split peas, the "Other" subheading would encompass any dried, shelled peas that are not split, such as whole dried peas, or potentially other forms of processed peas that do not meet the specific definition of "split." The distinction primarily hinges on the physical state of the pea after shelling and processing.

As a leaf node, this HTS category has no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification is definitive for goods that meet the description of split peas. It is important to ensure that the product being classified is indeed intentionally split and not merely broken during handling, as the intent of the processing is a crucial factor in customs classification.