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

HS v2017 Code: 071490

About 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

HS code 071490 covers a diverse range of vegetable roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content. These products, which include arrowroot, salep, and Jerusalem artichokes, play a significant role in the global food and agricultural industry. They serve as important sources of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and other essential nutrients, making them valuable commodities in both domestic and international trade.

Production process

The production of the vegetable roots and tubers classified under HS code 071490 typically involves cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Farmers grow these crops in suitable climates and soil conditions, often using traditional or modern agricultural techniques. After harvesting, the roots and tubers may undergo various processing steps, such as cleaning, sorting, drying, or freezing, to prepare them for distribution and consumption.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the goods covered by HS code 071490 include agricultural land, water, and suitable climatic conditions for cultivation. Farmers may also utilize various agricultural inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, to ensure optimal growth and yield. Additionally, processing facilities, equipment, and energy sources are necessary for the post-harvest handling and preparation of these vegetable roots and tubers.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry described by HS code 071490 are the various vegetable roots and tubers, which can be sold fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, or in pellet form. These products may be consumed directly as food or used as ingredients in a wide range of food and industrial applications. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into the production of other goods, such as 110100 Wheat or meslin flour, 190300 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed, or 200490 Vegetables, prepared or preserved, not frozen, among others.

Revisions to 071490

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 071490. The most recent 1 version of this code (071490) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 071490 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/071490'>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>"]

    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/v2017/071440'>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 --> H["<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>"]

    

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