Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 0706

About carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled

HS code 0706 covers a diverse range of fresh or chilled edible roots, including carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, and radishes. These vegetables are widely cultivated and consumed globally, playing a crucial role in the agricultural and food industries. They are valued for their nutritional properties, versatility in culinary applications, and importance as a source of essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.

Production process

The production of the vegetables under HS code 0706 typically involves traditional farming methods, such as planting, tending, and harvesting. Depending on the specific crop, the growing process may involve techniques like seed sowing, transplanting seedlings, irrigation, and pest management. Post-harvest, the roots are often cleaned, graded, and packaged for distribution to domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 0706 vegetables include fertile agricultural land, suitable climate conditions, access to water for irrigation, and appropriate farming equipment and machinery. Farmers may also utilize various agricultural inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, to optimize crop yields and quality. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to carry out the various stages of cultivation and post-harvest handling.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 0706 are the fresh or chilled edible roots, which are consumed directly as food or used as ingredients in a wide range of culinary applications. These vegetables may be further processed, such as being sliced, diced, or frozen, to meet the demands of the food processing industry 1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, the food service sector, and retail consumers. The byproducts or waste generated during production may also have secondary uses, such as animal feed or compost.

Family tree for carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; 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/v2022/0706'>0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; 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/v2022/0704'>0704: Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0705'>0705: Lettuce (lactuca sativa) and chicory (cichorium spp.) 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/v2022/070610'>070610: Vegetables, root; carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070690'>070690: Vegetables, root; salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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