0711.90 - Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables:

This HTS category, 0711.90, encompasses a broad range of vegetables and mixtures of vegetables that have been provisionally preserved but are not yet ready for direct consumption. This preservation is typically achieved through methods such as salting, sulphuring, or adding to brine. The key characteristic is that while preserved to prolong shelf life, these vegetables require further preparation, such as cooking or reconstitution, before they can be eaten.

Distinguishing 0711.90 from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, while this category includes many types of vegetables, it specifically excludes olives (0711.20) and cucumbers, including gherkins (0711.40.00.00), which have their own dedicated subheadings. Similarly, mushrooms and truffles, even if provisionally preserved, are classified separately and not under this general "other vegetables" grouping.

Within 0711.90, further subdivisions clarify the classification of specific types of provisionally preserved vegetables. Subheadings such as 0711.90.20.00 cover leguminous vegetables like beans or peas in brine. 0711.90.30.00 specifically addresses capers, while 0711.90.50.00 isolates onions. The residual subheading, 0711.90.65.00, serves as a catch-all for any other vegetables or mixtures thereof that meet the criteria of provisional preservation but are not otherwise specified in the preceding subheadings. This hierarchical structure ensures precise classification based on the type of vegetable and its specific state of preservation.