Vegetable roots and tubers; taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets
HS v2022 Code: 071440
About vegetable roots and tubers; taro (colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets
HS code 071440 covers the import and export of taro, a starchy root vegetable that is a staple food in many tropical regions. Taro is a versatile crop with a wide range of culinary and industrial applications, making it an important commodity in the global food and agricultural trade. As a high-starch, nutrient-dense vegetable, taro plays a significant role in food security and the broader agricultural economy.
Production process
Taro is typically cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, often in small-scale farms or subsistence-level operations. The production process involves planting taro corms or tubers, which then develop into leafy plants with large, edible roots. Taro is harvested manually or using small-scale machinery, and the roots may be sold fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, depending on the intended use and market demands.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for taro production include fertile, well-drained soil, adequate rainfall or irrigation, and labor for planting, harvesting, and processing. Taro also requires specific climatic conditions, such as warm temperatures and high humidity, to thrive. Depending on the scale and level of mechanization, other inputs may include agricultural machinery, storage facilities, and processing equipment.
Production outputs
Taro produced under HS code 071440 can be used for a variety of purposes, including 200810 Yams, sweet potatoes and similar edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved, 200490 Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, prepared or preserved, frozen, and 110814 Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713. The versatility of taro makes it a valuable commodity in both domestic and international markets, with applications in the food, animal feed, and industrial sectors.
Revisions to 071440
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 071440. The most recent 1 version of this code (071440) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 071440.
Family tree for vegetable roots and tubers; taro (colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/07'>07: Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0714'>0714: Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content; fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071440'>071440: Vegetable roots and tubers; taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071410'>071410: Vegetable roots and tubers; manioc (cassava), with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"] B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071420'>071420: Vegetable roots and tubers; sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"] B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071430'>071430: Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"] B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071450'>071450: Vegetable roots and tubers; yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets</a>"] B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/071490'>071490: Vegetable roots and tubers; arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes and similar roots and tubers (not manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro or yautia), high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sliced or not, or in pellet form; sago pith</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class E level6 class F level6 class G level6 class H level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight