Vegetable roots and tubers; taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets

HS v2017 Code: 071440

About vegetable roots and tubers; taro (colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets

HS code 071440 covers the import and export of taro, a starchy root vegetable that is a staple food in many tropical and subtropical regions. Taro is highly valued for its nutritional properties and versatility in culinary applications. As a significant agricultural commodity, the global trade of taro plays an important role in the broader food and agricultural economy.

Production process

Taro is primarily cultivated through traditional farming methods. The crop is typically grown in flooded or moist soil conditions, with the tubers harvested after 6-12 months of growth. Harvested taro may be sold fresh, or processed through techniques such as drying, freezing, or pelletizing to extend shelf life and enable transportation over longer distances.

Production inputs

Key inputs for taro production include fertile agricultural land, freshwater for irrigation, and labor for planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Specialized farm equipment such as tillers and harvesters may also be utilized. Additionally, taro cultivation often requires the use of fertilizers and pesticides to ensure optimal yield and quality.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 071440 is fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried taro tubers. These taro products may be consumed directly or used as inputs for other food products, such as 200490 Vegetables, prepared or preserved, not frozen, 200600 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar, or 200710 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut purée and fruit or nut pastes, obtained by cooking. Taro is also used in the production of 110814 Flour, meal and powder of the dried vegetables of heading 0713.

Revisions to 071440

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 071440. The most recent 1 version of this code (071440) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 071440 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable roots and tubers; taro (colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets

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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/v2017/0714'>0714: Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content; fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071440'>071440: Vegetable roots and tubers; taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071410'>071410: Vegetable roots and tubers; manioc (cassava), with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071420'>071420: Vegetable roots and tubers; sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071430'>071430: Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071450'>071450: Vegetable roots and tubers; yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/071490'>071490: Vegetable roots and tubers; arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes and similar roots and tubers (not manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro or yautia), high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sliced or not, or in pellet form; sago pith</a>"]

    

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