Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved vegetables. This chapter does not include certain fruits as botanical classifications (such as tomatoes and cucumbers which fall under Chapter 07, while melons fall under Chapter 08), nor does it include vegetables for fodder (such as fodder beets which fall under Chapter 12). The main varieties include potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbages, carrots, mushrooms, etc. Goods of this chapter are important agricultural products in international trade, and classification requires attention to the degree of processing (e.g., those only subjected to simple preservation treatment remain in this chapter, while further processing may fall under Chapter 20). Heading 0701 covers fresh or chilled potatoes (including seed and non-seed). Fresh potatoes refer to potatoes that have not been steamed, fried, dried or otherwise deeply processed, and that remain in a fresh state after only simple treatments such as washing, peeling or cutting. Seed potatoes must comply with specific phytosanitary and variety standards. This heading is divided by use into seed (0701.10) and other (0701.90). Note: Are frozen potatoes classified under 0701? No, frozen potatoes fall under 0710, potato starch under 1108, and cooked products such as potato chips under 2005. Code 070190 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "07" represent Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables, roots and tubers). Digits 3-4 "01" represent heading 0701 (Fresh or chilled potatoes). Digits 5-6 "90" represent subheading 0701.90, i.e., fresh or chilled potatoes other than seed potatoes (0701.10). Therefore, 070190 specifically refers to non-seed fresh potatoes, including potatoes for direct consumption or processing. If for seed use, they should be classified under 070110. This subheading belongs to basic agricultural products in the HS classification, and customs authorities of various countries usually focus on its phytosanitary status and origin. This product is fresh potatoes, not frozen, dried or deeply processed, and not for seed use, therefore classified under 070190. If for seed use, it would be classified under 070110; if frozen, under 071010; if steamed, fried or otherwise processed, under Chapter 20 (e.g., 200520). In addition, potato starch falls under 1108, and potato fine flour under 1105. When classifying, the key is to determine the degree of processing and the use.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should state "fresh potatoes" or "fresh potatoes" and indicate whether they are for seed use. Brand Type: Fill in the brand of the commodity; if there is no brand, fill in "none". Used for customs statistics and intellectual property protection. Export Preference Status: If exporting to a free trade agreement country, fill in whether preferential tariffs are enjoyed, such as "enjoyed" or "not enjoyed". Use: Fill in the use of the potatoes, such as "for food", "for processing", "for seed", etc. Seed use requires relevant certificates. State: Fill in the state of the commodity, such as "fresh" or "chilled". Fresh potatoes are usually in a fresh or chilled state. Specifications: Fill in the specifications of the potatoes, such as diameter, weight, etc., which helps customs inspection and statistics. Origin: Fill in the country or region of origin of the potatoes, which affects tariffs and trade controls. Customs declaration form filling example: Product Name: Fresh potatoes (non-seed) Brand Type: No brand Export Preference Status: Not enjoyed Use: For food State: Fresh Specifications: Diameter ≥50mm Origin: China HS Code: 070190 Quantity: 1000 kg Unit Price: 0.5 USD/kg Total Price: 500 USD Remarks: None Mistakenly classifying seed potatoes under 070190, when they should actually be classified under 070110, and seed use certificates are required. Misreporting chilled potatoes as fresh potatoes, but both are classified under 070190, which does not affect classification but affects quarantine. Ignoring brand type and export preference status, resulting in customs declaration rejection or inability to enjoy preferences.

The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes. Fresh potatoes are classified under 0701 because they are edible vegetables and have not been deeply processed. Subheading 070190 applies to non-seed fresh potatoes. If for seed use, they are classified under 070110. When determining, attention should be paid to: 1) Degree of processing: only simple treatments such as washing, peeling and cutting still fall under 0701; 2) State: fresh or chilled falls under 0701, frozen under 0710, dried under 0712; 3) Use: seed use must meet specific standards. In addition, reference should be made to the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China and relevant announcements of the General Administration of Customs. 070110 Seed potatoes: 070110 is seed potatoes, which must comply with phytosanitary and variety standards and are usually used for planting; 070190 is non-seed, used for food or processing. 071010 Frozen potatoes: 071010 is frozen potatoes, whether steamed or not, all classified under this code; 070190 is fresh or chilled, not frozen. 071290 Dried potatoes: 071290 is dried potatoes, including dehydrated potato flakes, etc., but not further processed; 070190 is fresh. 200520 Cooked products such as potato chips: 200520 is fried, baked or otherwise cooked potato chips, French fries, etc.; 070190 is fresh potatoes, not cooked. 110510 Potato fine flour: 110510 is potato fine flour and meal, ground from potatoes; 070190 is fresh potatoes, not ground. Is it for seed use? If yes, classify under 070110. Has it been frozen? If yes, classify under 0710. Has it been dried? If yes, classify under 0712. Has it been cooked or deeply processed? If yes, classify under Chapter 20. Is it only fresh or chilled? If yes, classify under 070190.

What is the difference in HS codes between fresh potatoes and seed potatoes? If fresh potatoes are non-seed, they are classified under 070190; if for seed use, under 070110. Seed potatoes must comply with specific phytosanitary and variety standards and are usually used for planting, while fresh potatoes are mainly used for food or processing. When declaring, proof of use is required; for seed use, a phytosanitary certificate is required. Which HS code should chilled potatoes be classified under? Chilled potatoes still belong to fresh or chilled potatoes and are classified under 070190. However, note that if they have been frozen, they should be classified under 071010. There is no difference in HS codes between chilled and fresh products, but quarantine requirements may differ. How to determine whether potatoes have been deeply processed? Deep processing refers to treatments such as steaming, frying, baking, puffing, etc., that change the basic characteristics of the product. If only simple treatments such as washing, peeling and cutting have been carried out, they still fall under 0701; if cooked by frying, etc., under 200520; if made into starch, under 1108. Can preferential tariffs be enjoyed when exporting fresh potatoes to ASEAN countries? If the rules of origin under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement are met, preferential tariffs can be applied for. A certificate of origin (such as FORM E) must be provided, and the product must meet requirements such as direct transport. Specific rates need to be checked in the latest agreement tariff schedule. In the declaration elements for fresh potatoes, how should the brand type be filled in? Brand type refers to the commodity brand, such as "no brand", "other" or a specific brand name. If there is no brand, fill in "no brand"; if it is OEM, fill in "other". Brand type affects customs statistics and intellectual property protection and must be declared truthfully. How is the HS code for fresh potatoes applied in cross-border e-commerce? For cross-border e-commerce retail export of fresh potatoes, they must be declared under 070190 and comply with export inspection and quarantine requirements. Personal mailing or carrying requires attention to quantity limits. For cross-border e-commerce import of fresh potatoes, the permitted countries and quarantine requirements must be confirmed. What is the difference in HS codes between fresh potatoes and potato starch? Fresh potatoes are classified under 070190, while potato starch is classified under 1108.1300. Starch is an extract with a high degree of processing and is classified under Chapter 11. When classifying, it should be determined according to the processing state. How to check the import tariff rate for fresh potatoes? You can check the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China or the website of the General Administration of Customs. Tariff rates vary depending on the country of origin and trade agreements, such as MFN rates, agreement rates, etc. It is recommended to use customs tariff inquiry tools or consult a customs broker.