0713.33.10.20 - Navy or pea beans

This HTS subcategory, 0713.33.10.20, specifically classifies navy or pea beans when they are shelled, dried, and intended for use as seeds for sowing. This designation is critical for importers and exporters as it distinguishes these beans based on their intended purpose rather than simply their form. The emphasis on "seeds of a kind used for sowing" means that the beans must be of a quality and variety suitable for germination and cultivation, carrying inherent characteristics that differentiate them from beans intended for consumption or other industrial uses.

The primary distinction for this classification lies in its purpose as seed material. While the parent category covers dried leguminous vegetables, including various types of beans, this specific subcategory is narrowly defined by its role in agricultural propagation. This separates it from its sibling category, 0713.33.10.40, which covers "Other" dried kidney beans, including white pea beans, that are not specifically designated for sowing. The latter would encompass beans intended for direct consumption, animal feed, or other processing.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification under 0713.33.10.20 hinges entirely on the beans meeting the criteria of being navy or pea beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), dried, shelled, and unequivocally intended for sowing. Importers must be prepared to provide documentation or evidence supporting the seed-grade nature of the beans if requested by customs authorities.