Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 0704

About cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled

HS code 0704 covers a diverse range of edible brassica vegetables, including cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, and kale. These nutrient-dense crops are widely cultivated and consumed globally, playing a vital role in the agricultural and food industries. As a key source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, brassica vegetables are an important component of healthy diets around the world.

Production process

Brassica vegetables under HS code 0704 are typically grown using conventional farming techniques. The production process involves seed sowing, seedling transplantation, irrigation, fertilization, and pest/disease management. Depending on the specific crop, harvesting may involve cutting the heads, leaves, or stems at the optimal maturity stage. Post-harvest handling, such as sorting, cleaning, and packaging, ensures the produce reaches consumers in prime condition.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 0704 brassica crops include high-quality seeds or seedlings, fertile soil, water for irrigation, and agricultural machinery for planting, cultivation, and harvesting. Fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, are also essential to support plant growth and yield. Pest control measures, such as pesticides or integrated pest management techniques, help protect the crops from pests and diseases.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 0704 are the fresh or chilled brassica vegetables, which are then distributed and sold to consumers, food service providers, and 2001 Vegetable, fruit, nut or other edible part of plants, prepared or preserved industries. These brassica crops may also be further processed into value-added products, such as 2004 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved (except in vinegar or acetic acid)) or 2005 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved (by vinegar or acetic acid)).

Family tree for cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; 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/v2017/0704'>0704: Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0701'>0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0702'>0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0703'>0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; 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/v2017/070410'>070410: Vegetables, brassica; cauliflowers and headed broccoli, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070420'>070420: Vegetables, brassica; brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070490'>070490: Vegetables, brassica; edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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