HTS codes for vegetables

Headings in Chapter 07

• 0701Potatoes, fresh or chilled14
• 0702Tomatoes, fresh or chilled51
• 0703Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled17
• 0704Cabbages, cauliflower, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled12
• 0705Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled12
• 0706Carrots, turnips, salad beets (salad beetroot), salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled8
• 0707Cucumbers, including gherkins, fresh or chilled37
• 0708Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled18
• 0709Other vegetables, fresh or chilled86
• 0710Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen38
• 0711Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption12
• 0712Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared28
• 0713Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split62
• 0714Cassava (manioc), arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith25

Documents required to import Chapter 07 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

• FDA Prior NoticeRequired

  Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

• Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

  Required for plant-based products

• APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional

  Required to import most plants and plant products

  Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives

• APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional

  Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 07 cover?

Chapter 07 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. It contains 14 four-digit headings and 420 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 07 goods?

General duty rates from 1.3% to 29.8%, with 21 duty-free lines; 298 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 07?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.