HS Code for Beetroot

Beetroot, also known as garden beet or salad beetroot, is classified under HS code 070690. This code specifically covers "Vegetables, root; salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled." The classification is based on beetroot being an edible root vegetable, typically consumed fresh or chilled. The description explicitly names "salad beetroot," confirming its inclusion. This distinguishes it from other forms of beet, such as sugar beet, which is primarily grown for sugar extraction rather than direct consumption as a vegetable, and from other vegetable types that are not root vegetables.

Products Included

• Fresh beetroot
• Chilled beetroot
• Garden beets
• Red beets (for culinary use)
• Salad beetroot

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification for beetroot is HS 121291 (Sugar beet, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground). Although botanically related, sugar beet is cultivated for its high sugar content for industrial processing, whereas beetroot (salad beet) is grown for its edible root as a vegetable. Their primary commercial uses dictate different classifications. Another potential misclassification is HS 070990 (Other vegetables, fresh or chilled), but 070690 is more specific for root vegetables, including salad beetroot, making it the correct and more precise classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Beetroot?

The HS code for beetroot is 070690.

What is the difference between beetroot and sugar beet for HS classification?

Beetroot (070690) is classified as an edible root vegetable for direct consumption. Sugar beet (121291) is classified as a sugar-producing plant, primarily for industrial sugar extraction. Despite their botanical similarities, their distinct commercial applications lead to different HS classifications.