Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 070940

About vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled

HS code 070940 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled celery, excluding celeriac. Celery is a widely cultivated vegetable that is an essential ingredient in many cuisines around the world. As a versatile and nutritious crop, the global trade of celery plays a significant role in the broader agricultural economy, providing a reliable source of supply for food manufacturers, food service providers, and consumers alike.

Production process

Celery is typically grown from seed and requires a cool, moist climate to thrive. The production process involves sowing the seeds, transplanting the seedlings, and carefully managing the growing conditions to ensure optimal growth and quality. Irrigation, pest control, and harvesting techniques are all crucial steps in the production of high-quality celery.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the celery industry include agricultural land, water for irrigation, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and machinery for planting, cultivating, and harvesting. Additionally, labor, transportation, and storage facilities are essential resources needed to support the production and distribution of fresh celery.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 070940 is fresh or chilled celery, which is widely used in a variety of food products and dishes. The celery produced under this code may be consumed directly by consumers or used as an ingredient in other food items, such as 200190 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, 200599 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and 210390 Preparations for sauces and prepared sauces; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings.

Revisions to 070940

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 070940. The most recent 1 version of this code (070940) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 070940 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), 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/v2017/070940'>070940: Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070920'>070920: Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070930'>070930: Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), 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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