0709.91.00.00 - Globe artichokes

This classification covers globe artichokes, botanically known as *Cynara scolymus*. These edible flower buds are characterized by their layered, scale-like leaves enclosing a tender heart, typically harvested and presented whole in their fresh or chilled state. They are a distinct vegetable item falling under the broader category of "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled."

Within the "Other vegetables" group, this code is specifically for globe artichokes. It is important to distinguish them from their sibling categories. Olives (0709.92.00.00) are drupes from the olive tree. Pumpkins, squash, and gourds (0709.93) are members of the *Cucurbita* genus, differing significantly in botanical family and physical form. The "Other" subcategory (0709.99) is for vegetables not specifically listed or provided for elsewhere in this heading.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 0709.91.00.00 has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under this code is definitive for fresh or chilled globe artichokes. When classifying, focus on the physical presentation of the commodity, ensuring it aligns with the botanical definition of a globe artichoke and is not a processed or preserved product, which would fall under different chapters of the HTS.