Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 070959

About vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled

HS code 070959 covers a diverse range of fresh or chilled vegetables, including truffles and mushrooms not elsewhere classified in heading 0709. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing essential ingredients for a wide variety of culinary applications. As consumer demand for high-quality, locally-sourced produce continues to grow, the 070959 industry has become an increasingly important part of the broader agricultural economy.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 070959 typically involves a combination of traditional farming techniques and modern cultivation methods. Mushrooms, for example, are often grown in controlled environments using specialized substrates and climate-controlled facilities. Truffles, on the other hand, are typically harvested from the wild, with trained dogs or pigs assisting in the search for these prized fungi. Other vegetables may be grown in open fields, greenhouses, or hydroponic systems, depending on the specific crop and regional growing conditions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 070959 industry include a variety of agricultural inputs such as seeds, seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides. Specialized equipment, such as cultivation beds, climate control systems, and harvesting tools, are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including farmers, horticulturists, and processing technicians, to ensure the efficient and sustainable production of these fresh or chilled vegetables, truffles, and mushrooms.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 070959 industry are primarily fresh or chilled vegetables, truffles, and mushrooms, which are then consumed directly or used as ingredients in a wide range of food products. These items may be sold to wholesalers, retailers, or directly to consumers, and they may also be used as inputs for other industries, such as 200310 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, 200600 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized)) or 200200 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.

Revisions to 070959

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 070959. The most recent 1 version of this code (070959) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 070959.

Family tree for vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, 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/v2022/070959'>070959: Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070920'>070920: Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070930'>070930: Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070940'>070940: Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070951'>070951: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070952'>070952: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070953'>070953: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070954'>070954: Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> K["<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 --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070956'>070956: Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), 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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