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0706 — Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled
Chapter 07: Edible vegetables
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0706 when importing fresh or chilled vegetables like carrots and turnips. For example, if you're bringing in a shipment of fresh carrots packed in crates, this heading applies directly to your product.
When deciding between the two HS-6 lines under this heading, consider the specific type of root vegetable. Use HS-6 070610 for fresh or chilled carrots and turnips. If your shipment includes salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, or radishes, then HS-6 070690 is the correct classification.
The distinction between HS-6 070610 and HS-6 070690 hinges on the type of vegetable. Carrots and turnips are categorized separately from other edible roots, which include salad beetroot and radishes. Make sure to identify your product accurately to avoid misclassification.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
import carrots · fresh vegetables HS code · turnips classification · edible roots import · salad beetroot HS-6 · salsify customs code · celeriac import rules · radishes fresh or chilled · vegetable shipping regulations · root vegetables HS-4
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Fresh carrots in 10 kg bags
- Chilled turnips in bulk containers
- Salad beetroot packed in cartons
- Salsify in plastic crates
- Celeriac shipped in refrigerated trucks
- Radishes in bunches, fresh
- Mixed root vegetables for salads
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is the HS code for fresh carrots?
- How to classify turnips for import?
- Are salad beetroot and radishes under the same HS code?
- What are the requirements for importing salsify?
- How to determine the correct HS-6 for root vegetables?
- Can I import chilled celeriac under HS-4 0706?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- importing fresh carrots and turnips
- classification of edible roots for customs
- shipping salad beetroot and salsify
- understanding HS-4 0706 for vegetables
- requirements for chilled root vegetables
- how to classify fresh radishes for import
- distinguishing between HS-6 lines for vegetables
- import regulations for celeriac and similar roots
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of vegetables fall under HS-4 0706?
- HS-4 0706 covers fresh or chilled carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes, and similar edible roots.
- How do I choose between HS-6 070610 and HS-6 070690?
- Use HS-6 070610 for fresh or chilled carrots and turnips, and HS-6 070690 for salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, and radishes.
- What packaging is acceptable for importing these vegetables?
- Acceptable packaging includes crates, cartons, and bags, ensuring they maintain freshness during transport.
- Are there specific import regulations for these vegetables?
- Yes, ensure compliance with local health regulations and phytosanitary requirements for fresh produce.
- Can I import mixed root vegetables under HS-4 0706?
- Yes, but ensure you classify them correctly based on the predominant type of vegetable in the shipment.
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