Provisionally preserved vegetables under this heading are treated only to ensure short-term preservation during transport and are not ready to eat. Fully pickled or brined vegetables intended for direct consumption — such as retail-packaged pickles or table olives — are classified in Chapter 20 as prepared or preserved vegetables.

Certain preserved mushroom products from China have been subject to antidumping duty orders. Importers should verify whether the specific product and preservation method bring it within the scope of any active order, as the boundary between provisionally preserved (0711) and fully prepared (Chapter 20) mushrooms is a common audit point.