Vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 070999

About vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled

HS code 070999 covers a diverse range of fresh or chilled edible vegetables that are not classified elsewhere in Chapter 07 of the Harmonized System. This broad category includes a wide variety of vegetables that are essential components of global food supply chains, contributing to food security and nutrition worldwide. The vegetables classified under this code play a significant role in international trade, with many countries both importing and exporting these products to meet consumer demand.

Production process

The production techniques for the vegetables classified under HS code 070999 vary widely depending on the specific type of vegetable. However, common methods typically involve cultivating the plants in suitable soil and climate conditions, using irrigation and pest management strategies as needed. Harvesting is usually done manually or with specialized machinery, followed by cleaning, sorting, and packaging the fresh produce for distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the vegetables covered by HS code 070999 include fertile agricultural land, water for irrigation, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides. Additionally, machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and processing equipment may be necessary, depending on the scale and level of automation in the production process. Labor, both skilled and unskilled, is another crucial input for activities ranging from planting to harvesting and post-harvest handling.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 070999 is a diverse range of fresh or chilled edible vegetables that are consumed directly by households or used as ingredients in various food products. These vegetables may be further processed, packaged, or transported to domestic and international markets. Some of the other HS codes that may consume the output of 070999 include 0701 Potatoes, fresh or chilled, 0702 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled, and 0709 Other vegetables, fresh or chilled.

Revisions to 070999

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 070999. The most recent 1 version of this code (070999) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 070999 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, 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/v2017/0709'>0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070999'>070999: Vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, 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/v2017/070959'>070959: Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms (other than of the genus Agaricus), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070960'>070960: Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070970'>070970: Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070991'>070991: Vegetables; globe artichokes, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070992'>070992: Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/070993'>070993: Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled</a>"]

    

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