Vegetables, root; carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled

HS code 070610 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled carrots and turnips, which are important root vegetables with a wide range of culinary and nutritional applications. As a staple food item, the global trade in these vegetables plays a significant role in the broader agricultural and food processing industries, contributing to food security and economic development worldwide.

Carrots and turnips are typically grown in temperate climates, with the production process involving planting, cultivation, and harvesting. Farmers use a variety of techniques, such as crop rotation, irrigation, and pest management, to optimize yield and quality. After harvesting, the vegetables are often washed, graded, and packaged for distribution to domestic and international markets.

The main inputs required for the production of carrots and turnips under HS code 070610 include arable land, suitable climate conditions, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, water for irrigation, and agricultural machinery for planting, cultivation, and harvesting. Additionally, transportation infrastructure and storage facilities are crucial for the efficient distribution of these perishable products.

The primary outputs of HS code 070610 are fresh or chilled carrots and turnips, which are consumed directly as food or used as ingredients in various food products. These vegetables may be further processed, such as 200490 Vegetables, prepared or preserved, not frozen, 200599 Vegetables, prepared or preserved, not frozen, not in vinegar or acetic acid, not preserved by sugar, or 200600 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized)).