0706.90.30.00 - Beets and horseradish

This HTS category, 0706.90.30.00, specifically classifies **beets (excluding salad beets, which are covered elsewhere) and horseradish**, when presented fresh or chilled. These are root vegetables valued for their distinct culinary uses. Beets, in this context, refer to common varieties such as red beets, used for their earthy flavor and vibrant color in cooking and juices. Horseradish is characterized by its pungent taste and aroma, typically grated for use as a condiment.

To correctly classify goods under this heading, it is important to distinguish them from their sibling categories. Specifically, this category is differentiated from 0706.90.20.00, which exclusively covers radishes. While both are root vegetables, radishes have a distinctly peppery flavor and a different botanical classification. Furthermore, the broader category 0706.90.40 encompasses any remaining edible roots not specifically enumerated within chapter 07, highlighting that beets and horseradish find their precise home here due to their specific identification.

As this is a terminal node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories for this specific item. Therefore, the focus for classification professionals lies in accurately identifying the product as either beets or horseradish, ensuring it is presented fresh or chilled, and confirming it does not fall under any other more specific or broadly defined HTS provision within Chapter 07. The defining criteria are the botanical identity of the root vegetable and its state of preservation.