Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

HS v2017 Code: 071220

About vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

HS code 071220 covers dried onions, a staple ingredient in cuisines around the world. Onions are a globally traded agricultural commodity, with significant production and consumption across both developed and developing economies. The dried onion industry plays a crucial role in global food supply chains, providing a shelf-stable, transportable form of this versatile vegetable.

Production process

Dried onions are produced through a dehydration process that removes the majority of the vegetable's moisture content. This typically involves washing, peeling, slicing, and then drying the onions using either air-drying, oven-drying, or freeze-drying techniques. The dried onion pieces or powder can then be packaged and distributed for use in a wide range of food products and dishes.

Production inputs

Key inputs for the dried onion industry include fresh onions as the primary raw material, as well as energy sources (e.g., electricity, gas) to power the drying equipment. Specialized machinery such as slicers, dryers, and packaging equipment are also essential for the production process. Labor, both skilled and unskilled, is required to operate the equipment and handle the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 071220 is dried onion pieces and powder, which are used as ingredients in a variety of food products, including 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, 210390 Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, and 210410 Soups and broths and preparations therefor. Dried onions are also consumed directly as a seasoning or ingredient in home-cooked meals.

Revisions to 071220

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 071220. The most recent 1 version of this code (071220) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 071220 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

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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/v2017/0712'>0712: Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071220'>071220: Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071231'>071231: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071232'>071232: Vegetables; wood ears (Auricularia spp), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071233'>071233: Vegetables; jelly fungi (Tremella spp)), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071239'>071239: Vegetables; mushrooms, other than the genus Agaricus and truffles, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071290'>071290: Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried</a>"]

    

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