Chilled Black Chickpeas (Kala Chana)
Chilled black chickpeas, known as Kala Chana, are a Desi variety with dark skins, kept fresh or chilled for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0708.90.05.00 as fresh/chilled chickpeas regardless of color variation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If split and dried
Split dried chickpeas (chana dal) use different subheading in dried legumes.
If boiled and canned
Preparation beyond chilling classifies as preserved in Chapter 20.
If peas instead of chickpeas
Podded peas like snow peas use separate leguminous heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify varietal name in entry summary to match statistical breaks
• Use insulated packaging to maintain chill through transit
• Avoid over-maturity, which could be seen as dried precursors
Related Products under HTS 0708.90.05.00
Fresh Green Kabuli Chickpeas
Fresh green Kabuli chickpeas are large, beige-colored legumes harvested young and chilled for market sale. They are unshelled or lightly shelled and remain fresh, classifying under HTS 0708.90.05.00 as fresh or chilled chickpeas, a leguminous vegetable.
Chilled Desi Chickpeas
Chilled Desi chickpeas are small, dark green to black legumes, fresh or chilled post-harvest for short-term storage. As unshelled leguminous vegetables, they fit HTS 0708.90.05.00 specifically for fresh/chilled chickpeas.
Fresh Organic Garbanzo Beans
Fresh organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are certified organic Kabuli variety, harvested fresh and chilled without synthetic pesticides. They qualify under HTS 0708.90.05.00 as fresh/chilled chickpeas per statistical notes on organic standards.
Fresh Shelled Chickpeas
Fresh shelled chickpeas are removed from pods immediately after harvest and chilled to preserve tenderness. HTS 0708.90.05.00 covers both shelled and unshelled fresh/chilled chickpeas as leguminous vegetables.
Chilled Spanish Garbanzos
Chilled Spanish garbanzos are premium large Kabuli chickpeas from Mediterranean climates, fresh-packed in chilled crates. They fall under HTS 0708.90.05.00 for fresh or chilled chickpeas.
Fresh Indian Desi Chickpeas
Fresh Indian Desi chickpeas are small, robust legumes harvested green and chilled for export. HTS 0708.90.05.00 applies to all fresh/chilled chickpeas, shelled or unshelled.