0709.99.14.00 - Okra 🖩

This HTS classification, 0709.99.14.00, specifically designates fresh or chilled okra. Okra, botanically classified as *Abelmoschus esculentus*, is characterized by its distinctive ribbed, pointed seed pods, which are the primary part consumed. It falls under the broader category of "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled," signifying that it is not specifically enumerated in other headings within Chapter 7 that cover more common or broadly defined vegetable types.

Distinguishing okra from its sibling categories at this level is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, while 0709.99.05.00 covers jicamas and breadfruit, and 0709.99.10.00 covers chayote, okra is distinct in its morphology and culinary use. Similarly, it differs from fiddlehead greens (0709.99.30.00) and sweet corn (0709.99.45.00), each possessing unique physical attributes and classifications. The residual category, 0709.99.90, is reserved for other miscellaneous vegetables not otherwise specified.

As a leaf node, HTS code 0709.99.14.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the primary classification criterion is the identification of the commodity as okra. This means that any fresh or chilled okra, regardless of specific variety or size, will be classified under this specific ten-digit code, provided it does not meet the criteria for more specific classifications within Chapter 7 or other relevant chapters.