Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants

HS v2017 Code: 20

About preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants

HS code 20 covers a diverse range of processed food products made from vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other plant-based ingredients. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, transforming raw agricultural commodities into shelf-stable, convenient, and value-added consumer goods. The preparations under this code are widely consumed across the world, catering to evolving consumer preferences for healthy, sustainable, and ready-to-eat food options.

Production process

The production of HS code 20 items typically involves a combination of processing techniques such as canning, pickling, drying, freezing, and preserving. These methods help extend the shelf life of perishable plant-based materials, while also enhancing their flavor, texture, and nutritional profile. Manufacturers employ specialized equipment and carefully controlled environments to ensure consistent quality and food safety standards throughout the production process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the HS code 20 industry include a diverse array of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other plant-based raw materials. Producers also rely on various food-grade additives, preservatives, and packaging materials to create the final products. Additionally, the industry utilizes specialized machinery, such as canning lines, dehydrators, and freezing units, to facilitate efficient and large-scale production.

Production outputs

The outputs of the HS code 20 industry encompass a wide range of processed food products, including canned, jarred, or bottled fruits and vegetables, jams and preserves, pickled items, fruit juices and nectars, and various nut-based preparations. These outputs are often consumed directly by households 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar or used as ingredients in the production of other food items, such as 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products.

Family tree for preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/20'>20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2001'>2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2002'>2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2003'>2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved other than by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2004'>2004: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2005'>2005: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2006'>2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2007'>2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2008'>2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2009'>2009: Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented, not containing added spirit; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]


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