Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 0709

About vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled

HS code 0709 covers a diverse range of fresh or chilled vegetables that are not classified elsewhere in Chapter 07 of the Harmonized System. This industry plays a vital role in global food supply chains, providing essential nutrients and dietary diversity to consumers worldwide. As a key component of the broader agricultural sector, the 0709 industry contributes significantly to national and international economies through trade, employment, and value-addition.

Production process

The production of vegetables under HS code 0709 typically involves traditional farming methods, such as soil preparation, seed planting, irrigation, and pest management. Depending on the specific vegetable type, growers may utilize greenhouse cultivation, hydroponics, or other advanced techniques to optimize yield and quality. Post-harvest handling, including cleaning, sorting, and packaging, is also a critical aspect of this industry to ensure the vegetables reach consumers in optimal condition.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 0709 vegetable industry include fertile agricultural land, water for irrigation, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and farm equipment. Depending on the production method, greenhouses, hydroponics systems, and specialized storage facilities may also be necessary. Additionally, this industry relies on a skilled labor force to carry out the various cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest activities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 0709 vegetable industry are the fresh or chilled vegetables themselves, which are then distributed and consumed both domestically and internationally. These vegetables may be used as ingredients in a wide range of food products, including 1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, and 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.

Family tree for vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, 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/v2022/0709'>0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, 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/v2022/0707'>0707: Cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0708'>0708: Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, 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/v2022/070920'>070920: Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070930'>070930: Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070940'>070940: Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070951'>070951: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070952'>070952: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070953'>070953: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070954'>070954: Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070955'>070955: Vegetables; matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070956'>070956: Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070959'>070959: Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070960'>070960: Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070970'>070970: Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070991'>070991: Vegetables; globe artichokes, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070992'>070992: Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070993'>070993: Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070999'>070999: Vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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