Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

HS v2017 Code: 2001

About vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

HS code 2001 covers a diverse range of prepared or preserved vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts that have been treated with vinegar or acetic acid. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing consumers with a wide variety of shelf-stable, flavor-enhanced produce options. As a key component of the broader 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants industry, the 2001 category contributes significantly to international trade and economic activity.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 2001 typically involves several key steps. First, the raw agricultural inputs such as vegetables, fruits, or nuts are harvested and cleaned. They are then combined with vinegar or acetic acid, as well as other ingredients like spices, herbs, or sugar, depending on the specific product. The mixture is then packaged, often in jars or cans, to create the final preserved item. Precise temperature and pH controls are crucial throughout the process to ensure food safety and quality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 2001 industry include the agricultural commodities themselves, such as 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons, and other edible plant parts. Additionally, the industry relies on vinegar or acetic acid, as well as various other food-grade additives and packaging materials. Specialized equipment for mixing, heating, and sealing the final products is also an essential input.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 2001 industry are the various pickled, marinated, or otherwise preserved vegetable, fruit, and nut products. These items are then consumed directly by households or used as ingredients in a wide range of other food products, such as 2103 Sauces and preparations; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs, and 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.

Family tree for vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

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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>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200110'>200110: Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200190'>200190: Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins)</a>"]


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