Vegetables; jelly fungi (Tremella spp)), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

HS code 071233 covers a range of dried vegetables, including the unique jelly fungi known as Tremella spp. These products are widely used in various cuisines, particularly in Asian cooking, for their distinct flavors and nutritional properties. The global trade in these dried vegetables is an important component of the broader agricultural and food processing industries, connecting producers and consumers across international markets.

The production of the dried vegetables and fungi covered under HS code 071233 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials are harvested and cleaned. They are then sliced, diced, or broken into smaller pieces, depending on the desired final product form. The prepared vegetables and fungi are then dried using various methods, such as air-drying, oven-drying, or freeze-drying, to remove moisture and extend their shelf life. The dried products are often further processed, such as being ground into powders, to meet specific customer requirements.

The main inputs required for the production of the dried vegetables and fungi under HS code 071233 include the raw agricultural products, such as various vegetable varieties and Tremella spp. fungi. Additionally, specialized drying equipment, packaging materials, and energy sources (e.g., electricity, fuel) are necessary for the production process. Labor, transportation, and logistics services also play a crucial role in the supply chain for these products.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 071233 are the dried, whole, cut, sliced, or powdered vegetables and fungi. These products are often used as ingredients in a wide range of food and beverage applications, including 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, 190190 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, and 210410 Soups and broths and preparations therefor. The dried vegetables and fungi may also be consumed directly as snacks or used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies.