Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 070970

About vegetables; spinach, new zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled

HS code 070970 covers a range of fresh or chilled spinach-like vegetables, including traditional spinach, New Zealand spinach, and orache spinach. These leafy greens are widely consumed around the world, both as a fresh vegetable and as an ingredient in various dishes. The global trade in these products is significant, with many countries relying on imports to meet domestic demand, particularly during off-seasons. As a result, HS code 070970 plays an important role in international food supply chains and the broader agricultural economy.

Production process

Spinach and related vegetables under HS code 070970 are typically grown using conventional farming techniques. This involves planting the seeds, managing soil nutrients and moisture levels, and protecting the crops from pests and diseases. Harvesting is usually done by hand or with specialized machinery, with care taken to preserve the freshness and quality of the leaves. Post-harvest handling, such as washing, cooling, and packaging, is also crucial to ensure the products reach consumers in optimal condition.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 070970 items include fertile soil, water for irrigation, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides. Depending on the scale of operation, farmers may also require specialized farming equipment, such as tillers, harvesters, and cooling/storage facilities. Labor, both for planting, tending, and harvesting the crops, is another key input in this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 070970 is fresh or chilled spinach-like vegetables, which are then distributed and sold to consumers, either directly or through various retail and foodservice channels. These products may be further processed or incorporated into other food items, such as 200510 Vegetables; prepared or preserved, not frozen, 200960 (Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter), or 200970 Vegetables; preserved, not frozen. The global trade in these vegetables is facilitated by the harmonized system code 070970.

Revisions to 070970

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 070970. The most recent 1 version of this code (070970) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 070970.

Family tree for vegetables; spinach, new zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), 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/v2022/070970'>070970: Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), 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/v2022/070959'>070959: Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070960'>070960: Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, 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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