Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 0704

About cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled

HS code 0704 covers a diverse range of fresh or chilled brassica vegetables, including cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, and kale. These nutrient-dense crops are widely cultivated and consumed globally, playing a crucial role in the international food trade. As a key component of many national cuisines, the 0704 product group is an important contributor to global food security and dietary diversity.

Production process

The production of 0704 brassica vegetables typically involves traditional farming methods, such as seed planting, transplanting, and careful management of soil, water, and pest control. Depending on the specific crop, production cycles can range from a few months to over a year. Harvesting is usually done by hand or with specialized machinery, with the produce then cleaned, packaged, and transported to domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 0704 brassica industry include agricultural land, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, water, and labor. Specialized farming equipment, such as tillers, transplanters, and harvesting machines, may also be necessary. Additionally, cold storage facilities and transportation infrastructure are critical for ensuring the freshness and quality of these perishable products.

Production outputs

The 0704 brassica vegetables are primarily consumed fresh, either as standalone ingredients or as components in various culinary dishes. They may also be processed into other products, such as frozen or canned vegetables, or used as inputs for 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid and 2005 Other vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. The outputs of the 0704 industry are widely distributed and consumed both domestically and internationally.

Family tree for cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; 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/v2022/0704'>0704: Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0701'>0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0702'>0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0703'>0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; 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/v2022/070410'>070410: Vegetables, brassica; cauliflowers and broccoli, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070420'>070420: Vegetables, brassica; brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070490'>070490: Vegetables, brassica; edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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