Heading 0708
HTS code 0708 — Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled
- Chapter
- 07 — Vegetables
- Tariff lines
- 18
- General duty
- Duty rates vary by line — 15 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 0708
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0708.10.2020 | Snow peas (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Peas (Pisum sativum) > If entered during the period from July 1 to September 30, inclusive, in any year) | 0.5¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.10.2040 | Sugar snap peas (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Peas (Pisum sativum) > If entered during the period from July 1 to September 30, inclusive, in any year) | 0.5¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.10.2060 | Other (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Peas (Pisum sativum) > If entered during the period from July 1 to September 30, inclusive, in any year) | 0.5¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.10.4020 | Snow peas (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Peas (Pisum sativum) > Other) | 2.8¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.10.4040 | Sugar snap peas (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Peas (Pisum sativum) > Other) | 2.8¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.10.4060 | Other (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Peas (Pisum sativum) > Other) | 2.8¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.20.1000 | Lima beans, if entered during the period from November 1 in any year to the following May 31, inclusive (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.)) | 2.3¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.20.2005 | Yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp., Sesquipedalis) (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) > Cowpeas (other than black-eye peas)) | Free | kg |
| 0708.20.2010 | Other (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) > Cowpeas (other than black-eye peas)) | Free | kg |
| 0708.20.9005 | Other beans of the genusVigna (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) > Other) | 4.9¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.20.9020 | French style (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) > Other > Other) | 4.9¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.20.9040 | Certified organic (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) > Other > Other) | 4.9¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.20.9060 | Other (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) > Other > Other) | 4.9¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.90.0500 | Chickpeas (garbanzos) (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Other leguminous vegetables) | 1¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.90.1500 | Lentils (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Other leguminous vegetables) | 0.1¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.90.2500 | If entered during the period from July 1 to September 30, inclusive, in any year (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Other leguminous vegetables > Pigeon peas) | Free | kg |
| 0708.90.3000 | Other (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Other leguminous vegetables > Pigeon peas) | 0.8¢/kg | kg |
| 0708.90.4000 | Other (Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled > Other leguminous vegetables) | 4.9¢/kg | kg |
Documents required to import under 0708
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
- APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
- APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents
Common questions
- What is HTS code 0708?
- HTS heading 0708 covers leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled. It sits in Chapter 07 (vegetables) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 18 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 0708?
- Duty rates vary by line — 15 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0708 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 07
- 0701Potatoes, fresh or chilled
- 0702Tomatoes, fresh or chilled
- 0703Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled
- 0704Cabbages, cauliflower, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled
- 0705Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled
- 0706Carrots, turnips, salad beets (salad beetroot), salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled
- 0707Cucumbers, including gherkins, fresh or chilled
- 0709Other vegetables, fresh or chilled