Vegetables provisionally preserved — HTS 0711
Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption
Chapter 07 › Heading 0711
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0711 covers vegetables that have been provisionally preserved—such as by brine, sulfur water, or another temporary preservation method—but are not suitable for immediate consumption in that condition. The vegetables are generally intended for further processing, preparation, or repacking before they are eaten.
This 4-digit heading is a broad category, not the final classification. To reach the correct 8-digit U.S. HTS code, narrow the product by the kind of vegetable or other stated product characteristic. The relevant subheading may distinguish materials such as olives, capers, cucumbers, mushrooms, or other vegetables, and may include additional distinctions. Classification can depend on the actual product and its condition at importation.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is provisionally preserved and not ready for immediate consumption as imported.
- Identify the specific vegetable or mixture, including the main material and any applicable composition details.
- Check the preservation medium and processing method, such as brine or another temporary treatment.
- Read the complete 0711 subheadings, legal notes, and statistical suffixes in the current official HTS before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Compare the product description, packaging, labeling, and commercial documents; ask a customs broker or seek a formal ruling if the classification remains uncertain.
HTS heading 0711 summary
Vegetables provisionally preserved is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0711.20 | Olives |
| 0711.90 | Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0711.40.00.00 👉 | Cucumbers including gherkins | 7.7% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0711?
Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.