Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 070920

About vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled

HS code 070920 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled asparagus, a highly versatile vegetable that is widely consumed globally. Asparagus is a valuable agricultural commodity, with significant economic importance in many countries. It is a popular ingredient in a variety of cuisines and is known for its nutritional benefits, making it a sought-after product in both domestic and international markets.

Production process

Asparagus is typically grown from crowns or seeds and requires well-drained, nutrient-rich soil for optimal growth. The production process involves planting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling to ensure the asparagus spears are fresh and of high quality when they reach the consumer. Careful management of factors such as irrigation, fertilization, and pest control is crucial throughout the growing and harvesting stages.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the asparagus industry include agricultural land, seeds or crowns, water for irrigation, fertilizers, and labor for planting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. Specialized equipment, such as harvesting machinery and processing facilities, may also be necessary depending on the scale and level of automation in the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 070920 is fresh or chilled asparagus spears, which can be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in various dishes. The output of this industry may be consumed by 070910 Vegetables; artichokes, fresh or chilled, 070930 Vegetables; eggplants, fresh or chilled, and 200560 Vegetables, prepared or preserved; asparagus, among other related food industries.

Revisions to 070920

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 070920. The most recent 1 version of this code (070920) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 070920 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/07'>07: Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0709'>0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070920'>070920: Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070930'>070930: Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070940'>070940: Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070951'>070951: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070959'>070959: Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms (other than of the genus Agaricus), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070960'>070960: Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070970'>070970: Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070991'>070991: Vegetables; globe artichokes, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070992'>070992: Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070993'>070993: Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070999'>070999: Vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    

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