Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 0708

About leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled

HS code 0708 covers a diverse range of leguminous vegetables, including peas, beans, and lentils, which are widely consumed globally as important sources of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. These vegetables play a crucial role in the agricultural and food industries, contributing to food security and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and producers worldwide.

Production process

The production of leguminous vegetables under HS code 0708 typically involves various farming techniques, such as crop rotation, irrigation, and the use of fertilizers and pesticides to ensure optimal growth and yield. Harvesting is often done manually or with the aid of specialized machinery, depending on the scale of the operation. Post-harvest processing may include sorting, cleaning, and packaging to prepare the vegetables for distribution and consumption.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of leguminous vegetables under HS code 0708 include arable land, water for irrigation, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery. Additionally, labor, both skilled and unskilled, is a significant input for tasks such as planting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0708 are the fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables, which can be consumed directly or used as inputs for further processing. These vegetables may be exported or sold domestically, and their outputs can be consumed by a wide range of industries, including 1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood and 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.

Family tree for leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/07'>07: Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0708'>0708: Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0701'>0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0702'>0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0703'>0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0704'>0704: Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0705'>0705: Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0706'>0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0707'>0707: Cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0709'>0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0710'>0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0711'>0711: Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0712'>0712: Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0713'>0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0714'>0714: Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content; fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith</a>"]

    B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070810'>070810: Vegetables, leguminous; peas (pisum sativum), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070820'>070820: Vegetables, leguminous; beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070890'>070890: Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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