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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried shelled
Dried shelled peas/chickpeas head to 0713, excluding fresh.
If simply blanched for preservation
Blanching for transport qualifies as provisional under 0711.
If manioc or arrowroot, misclassified
Only true chickpeas stay in 0708; other roots go to 0714.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document shelling process to confirm no preservation treatments applied
• Inspect for moisture content to differentiate from provisionally preserved
• Pair with fumigation certs if required for shelled produce
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