0713.50.10.00 - Seeds of a kind used for sowing

This HTS category, 0713.50.10.00, specifically covers broad beans (Vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (Vicia faba var. equina and Vicia faba var. minor) that are shelled, dried, and intended for the purpose of sowing. This classification is critical for importers and exporters dealing with agricultural commodities, ensuring accurate duty assessment and regulatory compliance. The emphasis on "seeds of a kind used for sowing" is a key defining characteristic.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0713.50.20.00, which covers "Other" dried leguminous vegetables falling under the broader heading of 0713.50. While 0713.50.10.00 is narrowly defined by the specific bean varieties and their intended use for propagation, the sibling category would encompass other dried, shelled leguminous vegetables not meeting these precise criteria, such as those intended for human consumption or animal feed.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is determined by the physical form (shelled, dried), the specific varietal identification of the beans (broad beans and horse beans), and most importantly, their intended end-use as seeds for agricultural planting. Any other form or intended use of these beans would likely fall under a different HTS classification.