HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0701.10 – Vegetables; seed potatoes, fresh or chilled
HS code 0701.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, seed potatoes, fresh or chilled. It is used for russet Burbank seed potatoes, yukon Gold seed potatoes, kennebec seed potatoes, desiree seed potatoes and atlantic seed potatoes.
What HS 0701.10 covers
This HS code specifically identifies seed potatoes, fresh or chilled, which are crucial agricultural inputs for planting new potato crops. Unlike potatoes for consumption, seed potatoes are selected for their genetic purity, disease resistance, and ability to produce a healthy yield. The international trade in seed potatoes is highly regulated, requiring strict phytosanitary certifications to prevent the spread of diseases. Major exporters are typically countries with advanced agricultural research and robust certification systems, such as the Netherlands and France, which supply high-quality varieties globally. Importers include nations with significant potato farming industries, seeking to improve crop yields and introduce new varieties. This trade underpins global food security by ensuring the availability of healthy planting material.
- Covers
- Russet Burbank seed potatoes
- Yukon Gold seed potatoes
- Kennebec seed potatoes
- Desiree seed potatoes
- Atlantic seed potatoes
- Innovator seed potatoes
- Examples
- HZPC
- Agrico
- Meijer Potato
- Grimme
Codes often confused with 0701.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 070190 (other fresh or chilled potatoes for consumption), but the key differentiator is their intended use as 'seed' for planting, not eating.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070110 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $802M 56% of world exports
- 2 France $173M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $96M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $141M 10% of world imports
- 2 Algeria* ~$101M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Egypt $99M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0701.10
Brazil does not split HS 0701.10: its NCM code is 0701.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0701.10
What is HS code 070110?
HS code 070110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; seed potatoes, fresh or chilled. This HS code specifically identifies seed potatoes, fresh or chilled, which are crucial agricultural inputs for planting new potato crops. Unlike potatoes for consumption, seed potatoes are selected for their genetic purity, disease resistance, and ability to produce a healthy yield. The international trade in seed potatoes is highly regulated, requiring strict phytosanitary certifications to prevent the spread of diseases. Major exporters are typically countries with advanced agricultural research and robust certification systems, such as the Netherlands and France, which supply high-quality varieties globally. Importers include nations with significant potato farming industries, seeking to improve crop yields and introduce new varieties. This trade underpins global food security by ensuring the availability of healthy planting material.
What products fall under HS code 070110?
Russet Burbank seed potatoes, Yukon Gold seed potatoes, Kennebec seed potatoes, Desiree seed potatoes, Atlantic seed potatoes, Innovator seed potatoes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070110?
This code is often confused with 070190 (other fresh or chilled potatoes for consumption), but the key differentiator is their intended use as 'seed' for planting, not eating.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070110 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($802M, 56% of world exports), France ($173M) and Germany ($96M). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 070110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070110 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($141M, 10% of world imports), Algeria (about $101M) and Egypt ($99M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 070110 structured?
HS code 070110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070110?
In Brazil, HS code 070110 is NCM 0701.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.