Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included

HS code 1404 covers a diverse range of vegetable products that are not classified elsewhere in the Harmonized System. These products play a vital role in various industries, from agriculture and food processing to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. This broad category encompasses a wide array of materials, including natural fibers, plant-based dyes, and other plant-derived substances that have numerous commercial applications across the global economy.

The production techniques for the goods classified under HS code 1404 can vary significantly depending on the specific product. In general, these vegetable products are harvested, processed, and prepared for various end-uses. This may involve activities such as drying, cleaning, sorting, and sometimes further chemical or mechanical processing to extract or refine the desired components.

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 1404 are the raw vegetable materials themselves, which can include a wide range of plants, flowers, seeds, and other plant-based resources. Depending on the specific product, additional inputs such as machinery, energy, and labor may be necessary for the harvesting, processing, and packaging of these vegetable products.

The outputs of the industries covered by HS code 1404 are equally diverse, as these vegetable products are used in a variety of applications. Some of the main outputs may include natural fibers for textiles, plant-based dyes and pigments, essential oils, and other plant-derived substances that are used in the production of 3301 Essential oils and resinoids, 3304 Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, and 3401 Soap; organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plaster.