Vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen

HS v2022 Code: 071010

About vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen

HS code 071010 covers the classification of frozen potatoes, a staple food item with significant global trade. Potatoes are one of the world's most widely cultivated and consumed vegetables, playing a crucial role in the global food supply chain. The frozen potato industry is a vital component of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, catering to the growing demand for convenient and shelf-stable potato products across both domestic and international markets.

Production process

The production of frozen potatoes typically involves several key steps. First, potatoes are harvested, washed, and sorted to ensure quality and consistency. They are then peeled, cut, or sliced into the desired shapes and sizes, such as french fry or hash brown cuts. The prepared potato pieces are then blanched in hot water or steam to inactivate enzymes and partially cook the potatoes. Finally, the potato pieces are rapidly frozen, often using cryogenic or blast freezing techniques, to preserve their texture, flavor, and nutritional content.

Production inputs

The frozen potato industry relies on several key inputs, including high-quality potato cultivars, water for washing and processing, and energy sources for powering the various stages of production. Specialized equipment, such as peelers, cutters, blanchers, and freezers, are also essential for efficient and large-scale frozen potato manufacturing. Additionally, the industry may utilize various food additives, such as preservatives or coatings, to enhance the product's shelf life and quality.

Production outputs

The primary output of the frozen potato industry is, of course, frozen potato products, which can be further classified under various HS codes depending on their specific form and preparation. These include 071010 Vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, 200410 Potatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, and 200490 Vegetables and mixtures of vegetables; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. These frozen potato products are widely consumed by households, food service providers, and food manufacturers across the globe.

Revisions to 071010

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 071010. The most recent 1 version of this code (071010) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 071010.

Family tree for vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen

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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/v2022/0710'>0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071010'>071010: Vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071021'>071021: Vegetables, leguminous; peas (pisum sativum), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071022'>071022: Vegetables, leguminous; beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071029'>071029: Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071030'>071030: Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071040'>071040: Vegetables; sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071080'>071080: Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071090'>071090: Vegetable mixtures; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen</a>"]

    

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