HS Code 0709
Other Fresh or Chilled Vegetables
HS code 0709 covers various fresh or chilled vegetables not explicitly listed in other 07 headings, including asparagus, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
4-digit Section IIReefer
HS Code 0709 — Other Fresh or Chilled Vegetables
This is a 'catch-all' category for fresh or chilled vegetables not specified elsewhere in Chapter 7. It includes specialty items like asparagus, mushrooms, peppers, spinach, and globe artichokes.
What's included
- Asparagus
- Aubergines (eggplants)
- Celery (other than celeriac)
- Mushrooms and truffles
- Fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers)
- Spinach
- Globe artichokes
- Sweetcorn
What's excluded
- Celeriac → use
0706(Classified as an edible root vegetable)
Common examples
- Fresh white asparagus
- Chilled bell peppers
- Fresh button mushrooms
- Chilled baby spinach leaves
- Fresh sweetcorn on the cob
Frequently asked questions
Are wild truffles under this code?
Yes, fresh or chilled truffles are classified under 0709.56 or 0709.59 depending on the specific variation.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
- Documentation: Peppers and chillies often face specific pesticide residue testing requirements in the EU and USA.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Mexico, Spain, China, Peru
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Japan
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Key takeaway
Essential heading for high-value horticultural exports like asparagus, peppers, and mushrooms.
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