HS Code 0706
Fresh or Chilled Carrots and Edible Root Vegetables
HS code 0706 covers fresh or chilled carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, and similar edible roots used for culinary consumption or processing in the food industry
HS Code 0706 — Fresh or Chilled Carrots and Edible Root Vegetables
This code includes fresh or chilled edible root vegetables like carrots, radishes, and turnips. These are typically unprocessed, though they may be topped or washed, and are intended for human consumption or livestock feed.
What's included
- Carrots
- Turnips
- Salad beetroot
- Salsify
- Celeriac
- Radishes
- Horseradish
What's excluded
- Burdock roots → use
1211(Used primarily in pharmacy or perfumery) - Jerusalem artichokes → use
0714(Categorised as high starch/inulin content tubers)
Common examples
- Fresh bunch of Dutch carrots
- Bulk chilled purple turnips
- Washed and topped red radishes
- Chilled celeriac for soups
- Fresh salsify roots
Frequently asked questions
Are frozen carrots covered here?
No, frozen carrots fall under heading 0710. This code only covers fresh or chilled items maintained above freezing point.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Requires a Phytosanitary Certificate to ensure the absence of soil-borne pests and diseases like carrot rust fly.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: China, Netherlands, Mexico
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Canada
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Key takeaway
Covers primary edible root vegetables in a fresh or chilled state, excluding starchy tubers like sweet potatoes.
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