What types of vegetables are covered under HS-4 0709?

HS-4 0709 covers various fresh or chilled vegetables not classified elsewhere, including asparagus, mushrooms, and spinach.

How do I know which HS-6 code to use for mushrooms?

Identify the specific genus of the mushroom. For example, Agaricus mushrooms use HS-6 070951, while shiitake mushrooms use HS-6 070954.

Is there a specific code for fresh olives?

Yes, fresh olives are classified under HS-6 070992.

What should I do if my vegetable doesn't fit into a specific HS-6 code?

If your vegetable is not specifically listed, you can use HS-6 070999, which covers edible vegetables n.e.c. in chapter 07.

Can I use HS-4 0709 for frozen vegetables?

No, HS-4 0709 is only for fresh or chilled vegetables. Frozen vegetables fall under a different classification.

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0709 — Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled

Chapter 07: Edible vegetables

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 0709 when importing fresh or chilled vegetables that don't fit into more specific categories. For example, if you're shipping fresh asparagus or mushrooms, this heading is applicable.

To determine the correct HS-6 subheading, consider the specific type of vegetable. For instance, if your shipment includes fresh mushrooms, you need to distinguish between varieties like Agaricus or shiitake, which fall under different codes.

If your product is fresh or chilled spinach, it will be classified under HS-6 070970. However, if you have globe artichokes or olives, you would use HS-6 070991 or HS-6 070992, respectively. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

fresh vegetables import code · HS-4 0709 classification · asparagus HS-6 code · mushrooms HS-6 classification · celery import HS-6 · vegetables n.e.c. HS-4 · fresh or chilled vegetables · importing aubergines · spinach HS-6 code · truffles import classification

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Fresh asparagus (HS-6 070920)
Aubergines (HS-6 070930)
Celery (HS-6 070940)
Agaricus mushrooms (HS-6 070951)
Shiitake mushrooms (HS-6 070954)
Globe artichokes (HS-6 070991)
Pumpkins and squash (HS-6 070993)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 0709 used for?
How to classify fresh vegetables for import?
What are the HS-6 codes for mushrooms?
How to determine the right HS code for asparagus?
What vegetables fall under HS-4 0709?
How to import fresh or chilled vegetables?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of vegetables are covered under HS-4 0709?: HS-4 0709 covers various fresh or chilled vegetables not classified elsewhere, including asparagus, mushrooms, and spinach.
How do I know which HS-6 code to use for mushrooms?: Identify the specific genus of the mushroom. For example, Agaricus mushrooms use HS-6 070951, while shiitake mushrooms use HS-6 070954.
Is there a specific code for fresh olives?: Yes, fresh olives are classified under HS-6 070992.
What should I do if my vegetable doesn't fit into a specific HS-6 code?: If your vegetable is not specifically listed, you can use HS-6 070999, which covers edible vegetables n.e.c. in chapter 07.
Can I use HS-4 0709 for frozen vegetables?: No, HS-4 0709 is only for fresh or chilled vegetables. Frozen vegetables fall under a different classification.

Continue classification

Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 07

Nearby siblings

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