Vegetables; mushrooms other than of the genus Agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

HS v2017 Code: 071159

About vegetables; mushrooms other than of the genus agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

HS code 071159 covers a range of provisionally preserved vegetables and mushrooms, excluding those of the Agaricus genus. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a means to extend the shelf-life of perishable produce and facilitate international trade. These products are an important input for various food processing and distribution industries, contributing to food security and economic activity worldwide.

Production process

The main production techniques for HS code 071159 involve the provisional preservation of vegetables and mushrooms through methods such as pickling, salting, sulfuring, or the addition of other chemical preservatives. These processes help to inhibit microbial growth and enzymatic activity, allowing the produce to be stored and transported more effectively before final preparation and consumption.

Production inputs

The key inputs for this industry include the raw vegetables and mushrooms, as well as the various preservative agents and packaging materials. Specialized equipment for washing, sorting, and applying the preservative treatments is also essential. Producers in this sector rely on a steady supply of high-quality, fresh produce from 070959 Vegetables; fresh or chilled n.e.c. in heading no. 0709 and 070959 Mushrooms and truffles, fresh or chilled.

Production outputs

The main outputs of HS code 071159 are the provisionally preserved vegetables and mushrooms, which are then used as inputs for a variety of food processing and distribution industries. These products may be further processed, canned, or packaged for retail sale. Some of the related HS codes that may consume the output of this industry include 200190 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, 200310 Mushrooms, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, and 200599 Vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06.

Revisions to 071159

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 071159. The most recent 1 version of this code (071159) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 071159 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetables; mushrooms other than of the genus agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

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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/v2017/0711'>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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071159'>071159: Vegetables; mushrooms other than of the genus Agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071120'>071120: Vegetables; olives, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071140'>071140: Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071151'>071151: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071190'>071190: Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]

    

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