0713.20 - Chickpeas (garbanzos):

This HTS classification, 0713.20, specifically covers chickpeas, also commonly known as garbanzo beans. These legumes are dried, shelled, and may be presented with or without their skins or split. This category falls under the broader heading for dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, which consolidates various dried pulses for import and export purposes.

Distinguishing chickpeas from their siblings is straightforward based on botanical identity. For instance, 0713.10 pertains to peas, while the subsequent unspecified beans refer to species within the *Vigna* and *Phaseolus* genera. Lentils are classified under 0713.40, and broad beans and horse beans are found in 0713.50. Pigeon peas are a separate entry at 0713.60. Therefore, 0713.20 is exclusively for the distinct chickpea (garbanzo) variety.

Within 0713.20, two subcategories exist to refine the classification. The first, 0713.20.10.00, is reserved for chickpeas specifically intended for sowing, highlighting their use as seed rather than for consumption. The second, 0713.20.20, encompasses all other chickpeas not classified as seeds for sowing, covering the vast majority intended for culinary or industrial uses.