Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen

HS v2022 Code: 071080

About vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen

HS code 071080 covers a wide range of frozen vegetables that are uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water. These vegetables are not classified elsewhere in heading 0710, which includes vegetables preserved by freezing. The 071080 category is an important part of the global food trade, providing consumers with a convenient and versatile source of fresh produce year-round, regardless of seasonal availability. These frozen vegetables are used extensively in the food processing industry, as well as by households and food service establishments.

Production process

The production of frozen vegetables under HS code 071080 typically involves several key steps. First, the vegetables are harvested at the peak of ripeness and quickly transported to processing facilities. They are then washed, sorted, and trimmed as needed. Next, the vegetables may be blanched in hot water or steam to inactivate enzymes and preserve color and texture. Finally, the vegetables are rapidly frozen, often using cryogenic or blast freezing methods, to lock in freshness and nutrients. The frozen vegetables are then packaged and distributed for sale.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of frozen vegetables under HS code 071080 include the raw vegetable crops, such as 070810 Vegetables; peas, fresh or chilled, 070920 Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled, and 070990 Vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0709, fresh or chilled. Additionally, the industry relies on processing equipment like blanchers, freezers, and packaging machinery, as well as utilities such as water, electricity, and refrigeration. Labor, transportation, and storage facilities are also important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 071080 is a diverse range of frozen vegetables that can be used in a variety of food products and dishes. These frozen vegetables may be consumed directly by households or used as ingredients in 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, 200580 Vegetables; prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, and 210690 Food preparations; n.e.c., among other food items. The frozen vegetables produced under this code are an important input for the broader food processing and food service industries.

Revisions to 071080

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 071080. The most recent 1 version of this code (071080) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 071080.

Family tree for vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, 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/v2022/071080'>071080: Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071010'>071010: Vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071040'>071040: Vegetables; sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, 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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