Tomatoes; fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 0702

About tomatoes; fresh or chilled

HS code 0702 covers the classification of fresh or chilled tomatoes, a globally significant agricultural commodity. Tomatoes are one of the most widely cultivated and consumed vegetables worldwide, playing a crucial role in various cuisines and industries. As a major source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, the tomato industry is an important contributor to global food security and nutrition.

Production process

Tomato production involves several key steps, including seed selection, soil preparation, planting, irrigation, pest and disease management, and harvesting. Depending on the climate and growing region, tomatoes may be grown in open fields, greenhouses, or a combination of both. Advanced techniques such as hydroponics and precision farming are also employed to optimize yield and quality.

Production inputs

The tomato industry relies on various inputs, including high-quality tomato seeds or seedlings, fertile soil or soilless growing media, water for irrigation, fertilizers to provide essential nutrients, and pesticides to control pests and diseases. Additionally, specialized farming equipment, such as tillers, sprayers, and harvesting machines, are often utilized to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Production outputs

The primary output of the tomato industry is the fresh or chilled tomato fruit, which is widely consumed as a vegetable and used in a variety of food products, including sauces, juices, and canned goods. Tomatoes may also be further processed into other derivatives, such as 2002 Tomatoes, prepared or preserved or 2103 Sauces and preparations, which are classified under different HS codes.

Family tree for tomatoes; fresh or chilled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/07'>07: Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0702'>0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0701'>0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0703'>0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0704'>0704: Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0705'>0705: Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0706'>0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0707'>0707: Cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0708'>0708: Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0709'>0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0710'>0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0711'>0711: Vegetables provisionally preserved; (e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0712'>0712: Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0713'>0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0714'>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/v2017/070200'>070200: Vegetables; tomatoes, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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