Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms (other than of the genus Agaricus), fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 070959

About vegetables; truffles and mushrooms (other than of the genus agaricus), fresh or chilled

HS code 070959 covers a diverse range of fresh or chilled vegetables, including truffles and mushrooms (other than the common Agaricus mushroom). This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing essential ingredients for a wide variety of culinary applications. As consumer demand for high-quality, fresh produce continues to grow, the 070959 industry has become an increasingly important component of the broader agricultural economy.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 070959 involves a range of specialized techniques. Truffles, for example, are typically harvested from the wild using trained dogs or pigs to locate the underground fungi. Mushrooms, on the other hand, are often cultivated in controlled environments, with growers carefully managing factors such as temperature, humidity, and substrate composition to optimize growth. Other vegetables may be grown in open fields, greenhouses, or hydroponic systems, depending on the specific crop and regional growing conditions.

Production inputs

The 070959 industry relies on a variety of inputs, including fertile soil, water, and specialized equipment for cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. Growers may also utilize fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs to ensure the health and quality of their crops. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce to carry out the various production and processing tasks.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 070959 industry are the fresh or chilled vegetables, truffles, and mushrooms themselves. These products are then consumed directly or used as ingredients in a wide range of food products, including 200310 Vegetables, preserved by freezing, 200490 Vegetables, prepared or preserved, otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and 200600 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallized).

Revisions to 070959

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 070959. The most recent 6 versions of this code (070959) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 070959 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetables; truffles and mushrooms (other than of the genus agaricus), 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/v2017/070959'>070959: Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms (other than of the genus Agaricus), 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/v2017/070940'>070940: Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070951'>070951: Vegetables; mushrooms 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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