Potatoes; fresh or chilled
HS v2022 Code: 0701
About potatoes; fresh or chilled
HS code 0701 covers the classification of fresh or chilled potatoes, a staple food crop and a crucial component of the global agricultural industry. Potatoes are one of the world's most widely cultivated and consumed vegetables, playing a significant role in food security and international trade. As a versatile and nutritious food source, the potato industry is an important contributor to the broader economy, with applications ranging from food processing to industrial uses.
Production process
The production of fresh or chilled potatoes involves several key steps. Farmers begin by planting potato tubers or seed potatoes in well-drained soil, ensuring optimal growing conditions. The potatoes are then carefully tended, with regular watering, fertilization, and pest management practices. As the plants mature, the potatoes are harvested, typically using specialized machinery to gently lift the tubers from the ground. After harvesting, the potatoes are sorted, cleaned, and prepared for distribution, often with temperature-controlled storage and transportation to maintain freshness.
Production inputs
The potato industry relies on several key inputs for successful production. In addition to the potato seed or tubers, farmers require fertile soil, water for irrigation, and various agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. Specialized machinery, including planting, harvesting, and sorting equipment, is also essential for efficient and large-scale potato cultivation. Additionally, the industry utilizes transportation and storage infrastructure to ensure the timely and safe delivery of fresh potatoes to consumers and other industries.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 0701 is fresh or chilled potatoes, which are consumed directly as a food item or used as an input for further processing. Potatoes are a versatile ingredient, finding applications in a wide range of food products, including 2004 (Potatoes, prepared or preserved (otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid)) and 2005 (Other vegetables prepared or preserved (otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid), not frozen). The potato industry also generates byproducts, such as potato peels and starch, which can be utilized in various industrial processes.
Family tree for potatoes; fresh or chilled
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/07'>07: Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0701'>0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0702'>0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0703'>0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0704'>0704: Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0705'>0705: Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0706'>0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0707'>0707: Cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0708'>0708: Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0709'>0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0710'>0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0711'>0711: Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0712'>0712: Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0713'>0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0714'>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 --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070110'>070110: Vegetables; seed potatoes, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070190'>070190: Vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled</a>"]
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