HS Code for Salsify

Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius), often known as the oyster plant due to its flavor when cooked, is classified under HS code 0706.90. This code covers \"Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled.\" As a root vegetable, salsify is grouped with other similar edible roots in Chapter 07, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The classification is straightforward under GIR 1, as the product is explicitly named in the subheadings of 0706. The \"fresh or chilled\" requirement is critical; the vegetable must not be cooked, frozen, or otherwise preserved beyond simple chilling to remain in this category. Salsify is valued for its long, tapered root, and for customs purposes, it is treated similarly to other root crops like parsnips or radishes that are intended for human consumption.

Products Included

• Fresh white salsify roots
• Fresh black salsify (Scorzonera hispanica)
• Chilled salsify for retail sale
• Whole salsify roots with tops removed

Common Misclassification

Salsify is occasionally misclassified under HS code 0714.90, which covers other roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content like manioc or arrowroot. However, because salsify is specifically named in heading 0706, that heading takes precedence. Another common error is using 0710.80 if the salsify is frozen; frozen vegetables must be classified under heading 0710, not 0706.

FAQ

What is the HS code for fresh salsify?

The HS code for fresh or chilled salsify is 0706.90.

Is black salsify classified differently than white salsify?

No, both white salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) and black salsify (Scorzonera hispanica) are classified under HS code 0706.90 as similar edible roots.