Vegetables, brassica; brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled

HS code 070420 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled brussels sprouts, a member of the brassica family of vegetables. Brussels sprouts are a popular and versatile vegetable consumed globally, with significant production and trade volumes. As a nutrient-dense food, brussels sprouts play an important role in the international food supply and contribute to the broader agricultural and food processing industries.

Brussels sprouts are typically grown from seed and cultivated in cool climates. The production process involves planting, tending the crop during growth, and harvesting the sprouts once they reach maturity. Mechanical harvesting is common, with the sprouts being cut from the plant stalk. Post-harvest, the sprouts may be sorted, graded, and packaged for distribution and sale.

The main inputs required for the production of brussels sprouts under HS code 070420 include agricultural land, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and farming equipment such as tractors and harvesting machinery. Water for irrigation is also a key input. Additionally, labor for planting, tending, and harvesting the crop is necessary.

The primary output of HS code 070420 is fresh or chilled brussels sprouts. These sprouts may be sold directly to consumers or used as an ingredient in various food products. Other HS codes that may consume the output of 070420 include 200560 Vegetables, brassica; brussels sprouts, prepared or preserved, not frozen, 200190 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, and 200599 Vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, prepared or preserved, not frozen, among others.