Cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 0707

About cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled

HS code 0707 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins. This is an important agricultural commodity that is widely traded globally, with significant production and consumption across many countries. Cucumbers and gherkins are versatile vegetables used in a variety of culinary applications, from salads and pickles to sauces and garnishes. The trade in these products plays a vital role in meeting the global demand for fresh produce and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and producers worldwide.

Production process

Cucumbers and gherkins are typically grown in open fields or greenhouses, using a range of cultivation techniques. These include soil preparation, seed planting, irrigation, pest and disease management, and harvesting. Depending on the climate and growing conditions, the production cycle can vary from a few weeks to several months. Post-harvest, the vegetables are sorted, graded, and packaged for distribution and export.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cucumbers and gherkins under HS code 0707 include agricultural land, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation systems, and labor. Specialized farming equipment, such as tillers, sprayers, and harvesting machinery, may also be necessary. Additionally, packaging materials, transportation, and storage facilities are important inputs for the supply chain.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 0707 are fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins, which are consumed directly or used as ingredients in various food products. These vegetables may be further processed into pickles, relishes, or other value-added items, which would fall under different HS codes such as 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.

Family tree for cucumbers and gherkins; 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/v2022/0707'>0707: Cucumbers and gherkins; 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/v2022/0706'>0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; 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/v2022/070700'>070700: Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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