0712.90.85.80 - Other

This category, HTS Code 0712.90.85.80, encompasses dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken, or in powder form, that are not further prepared. It specifically pertains to "other" vegetables not otherwise specified, or mixtures of vegetables, which fall under the broader classification of dried vegetables within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The key criterion for inclusion here is that the product is dried and its form is not significantly altered beyond being processed into pieces or powder, nor has it undergone cooking or other forms of preparation that would elevate it to a more advanced stage of culinary readiness.

This residual classification serves to capture a variety of dried vegetables and vegetable mixtures that do not fit into more specific sibling categories. For instance, while siblings like broccoli (0712.90.85.10), celery stalks (0712.90.85.20), leeks (0712.90.85.30), spinach (0712.90.85.40), and sweet corn seeds for sowing (0712.90.85.50) are explicitly defined, this category is for all other dried vegetables and mixtures not previously listed. Examples of goods classified here might include dried peas, dried beans (other than those for sowing), dried carrots, dried onions, dried mushrooms, or pre-packaged dried vegetable soup mixes where individual components are not separately classified.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, precise classification within 0712.90.85.80 relies heavily on accurately identifying the vegetable components. If the item is a mixture, the classifier must determine if a single vegetable predominates by weight or value, or if it should be classified as a mixture of vegetables. The "not further prepared" stipulation is crucial; dried vegetables that have been seasoned, fried, or otherwise cooked or processed beyond simple drying and cutting would likely fall under different HTS headings.