Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled
HS v2022 Code: 070920
About vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled
HS code 070920 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled asparagus, a highly versatile vegetable that is widely consumed globally. Asparagus is an important agricultural commodity, with significant economic value and a growing international trade. It is a popular ingredient in various cuisines and has gained recognition for its nutritional benefits, making it a sought-after product in both domestic and international markets.
Production process
Asparagus is typically grown in temperate climates, with the majority of global production occurring in China, Peru, and the United States. The production process involves planting asparagus crowns, which then develop into spears that are harvested by hand or mechanically. Careful management of soil, irrigation, and pest control is crucial to ensure high-quality yields. Post-harvest handling, such as rapid cooling and storage, is essential to maintain the freshness and quality of the asparagus before it is exported or distributed to domestic markets.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the asparagus industry include arable land, water for irrigation, and agricultural machinery for planting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. Fertilizers, pesticides, and labor are also significant inputs required for the successful cultivation and production of fresh or chilled asparagus. Additionally, specialized transportation and storage facilities are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient movement of the product to domestic and international markets.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 070920 is fresh or chilled asparagus, which is consumed directly as a vegetable or used as an ingredient in various culinary preparations. The asparagus produced under this code may be further processed or packaged for retail sale, or it may be exported to other countries for consumption. Other HS codes that may consume the output of 070920 Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled include 200560 Vegetables, prepared or preserved, not frozen, 200599 Vegetables, prepared or preserved, not frozen, not elsewhere specified or included, and 200200 Tomatoes, prepared or preserved, as asparagus is a common ingredient in canned, jarred, or otherwise preserved vegetable products.
Revisions to 070920
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 070920. The most recent 1 version of this code (070920) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 070920.
Older versions
Family tree for vegetables; asparagus, 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070920'>070920: Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070930'>070930: Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070940'>070940: Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070951'>070951: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070952'>070952: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070953'>070953: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070954'>070954: Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<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 --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070956'>070956: Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070959'>070959: Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070960'>070960: Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070970'>070970: Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070991'>070991: Vegetables; globe artichokes, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070992'>070992: Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070993'>070993: Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070999'>070999: Vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]
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