0709.99.05.00 - Jicamas, and breadfruit

This HTS classification covers jicamas and breadfruit, both fresh or chilled, that do not fall under more specific subheadings within Chapter 07. Jicamas are starchy root vegetables, characterized by their crisp texture and slightly sweet flavor. Breadfruit, a tropical fruit, is typically starchy and can be prepared in various ways, similar to a potato. The "05" subheading specifically designates these two items when they are not otherwise classified.

When classifying items within the broader "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled" category (0709.99), it is important to distinguish this specific subheading from its siblings. For instance, chayote (0709.99.10.00) and okra (0709.99.14.00) are distinct fruits with unique botanical characteristics and culinary uses. Similarly, fiddlehead greens (0709.99.30.00) refer to the coiled fronds of young ferns, and sweet corn (0709.99.45.00) is a specific type of maize. This subheading is reserved for those other vegetables, including jicamas and breadfruit, that are not individually enumerated at the 10-digit level.

As a leaf node, HTS 0709.99.05.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of jicamas and breadfruit will be solely determined by their inclusion under this specific 10-digit code, provided they meet the general conditions of being fresh or chilled vegetables as outlined in Chapter 7 and are not specifically provided for elsewhere.