Vegetables, leguminous; beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled

HS code 070820 covers a wide range of leguminous beans, including those from the Vigna and Phaseolus species. These beans are an important agricultural commodity, serving as a key source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients in many parts of the world. The global trade in fresh and chilled beans is a significant component of the broader international food market, with developing countries often playing a major role as both producers and exporters.

The production of beans covered under HS code 070820 typically involves a combination of traditional farming methods and modern agricultural techniques. Farmers often cultivate beans in rotation with other crops, leveraging the nitrogen-fixing properties of legumes to improve soil fertility. Harvesting is usually done by hand or with the aid of specialized machinery, depending on the scale of the operation. Post-harvest handling, such as sorting, grading, and packaging, is crucial to ensure the beans reach consumers in optimal condition.

The main inputs required for the production of beans under HS code 070820 include fertile agricultural land, suitable climate conditions, and access to water for irrigation. Farmers also rely on high-quality bean seeds or seedlings, as well as various agricultural inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, and farm equipment. Labor, both skilled and unskilled, is another essential input, particularly during the planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing stages.

The primary output of HS code 070820 is fresh or chilled leguminous beans, which can be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products. These beans may be further processed, such as being canned, frozen, or dried, before being distributed to 200710 Vegetables, frozen or 200799 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, prepared or preserved, n.e.c. industries.