About HS Code 071190
This HS code covers a broad range of vegetables and mixed vegetables that have been provisionally preserved, typically in brine, sulfur water, or other temporary solutions, making them unsuitable for immediate consumption without further processing. These goods are crucial raw materials for the food processing industry, enabling manufacturers to source seasonal produce year-round and convert it into ready-to-eat products like pickles, canned vegetables, or ingredients for prepared meals. Exporters are often countries with large agricultural sectors and processing capabilities, while importers are typically food manufacturers globally. Key aspects of this trade include adherence to food safety standards, consistent quality control, and efficient logistics to transport these semi-processed goods for final manufacturing.
Products Under This Code
Brined cauliflower florets, sulfur dioxide preserved garlic cloves, provisionally preserved cabbage, brined gherkins (unready), preserved artichoke hearts (unready), provisionally preserved mixed vegetables.
Real World Examples
Industrial brined cucumber for pickling, bulk preserved garlic for sauces, provisionally preserved peppers for canning, semi-processed olives in brine.
Common Misclassification
This code is for *provisionally preserved* vegetables requiring further processing; ready-to-eat preserved vegetables (e.g., canned or bottled) fall under Chapter 20. Fresh vegetables are classified under earlier headings in Chapter 7.
Products Classified Under 0711.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
China is a dominant exporter of many provisionally preserved vegetables, with the EU and US being major importers for their food processing industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 071190?
HS code 071190 covers: Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This HS code covers a broad range of vegetables and mixed vegetables that have been provisionally preserved, typically in brine, sulfur water, or other temporary solutions, making them unsuitable for immediate consumption without further processing. These goods are crucial raw materials for the food processing industry, enabling manufacturers to source seasonal produce year-round and convert it into ready-to-eat products like pickles, canned vegetables, or ingredients for prepared meals. Exporters are often countries with large agricultural sectors and processing capabilities, while importers are typically food manufacturers globally. Key aspects of this trade include adherence to food safety standards, consistent quality control, and efficient logistics to transport these semi-processed goods for final manufacturing.
What products fall under HS code 071190?
Brined cauliflower florets, sulfur dioxide preserved garlic cloves, provisionally preserved cabbage, brined gherkins (unready), preserved artichoke hearts (unready), provisionally preserved mixed vegetables.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071190?
This code is for *provisionally preserved* vegetables requiring further processing; ready-to-eat preserved vegetables (e.g., canned or bottled) fall under Chapter 20. Fresh vegetables are classified under earlier headings in Chapter 7.
How is HS code 071190 structured?
HS code 071190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.