HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0701.90 – Vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled
HS code 0701.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled. It is used for russet potatoes, yukon Gold potatoes, red Bliss potatoes, fingerling potatoes and new potatoes.
What HS 0701.90 covers
This HS code encompasses the vast global trade of fresh or chilled table potatoes, excluding those specifically designated for seed. Potatoes are a fundamental staple food worldwide, driving significant international commerce. Major exporters include countries with large agricultural sectors and efficient storage capabilities like France, Germany, and the Netherlands, while key importers often include nations with high consumption rates or insufficient domestic production, such as Belgium, Spain, and Italy. The trade involves careful logistics to manage bulk quantities, maintain optimal temperature and humidity for shelf life, and prevent sprouting or spoilage during transit. Market dynamics are heavily influenced by seasonal harvests, weather conditions, and consumer preferences for specific varieties, leading to price fluctuations and strategic sourcing. Understanding varietal differences and storage requirements is crucial for successful trade in this commodity.
- Covers
- Russet potatoes
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Red Bliss potatoes
- Fingerling potatoes
- New potatoes
- White potatoes
- Idaho potatoes
- Examples
- Russet Burbank
- Yukon Gem
- Red Norland
- Kennebec
- Atlantic
Codes often confused with 0701.90
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 070110 (seed potatoes) which are intended for planting, despite their similar appearance. It also differs from 0714 (sweet potatoes, yams) which are botanically distinct tubers.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070190 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 14% 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 France $1.0B 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $655M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $530M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $5.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $824M 14% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $510M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Spain $442M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $5.9B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0701.90
Brazil does not split HS 0701.90: its NCM code is 0701.90.00.
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 0701.90
What is HS code 070190?
HS code 070190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled. This HS code encompasses the vast global trade of fresh or chilled table potatoes, excluding those specifically designated for seed. Potatoes are a fundamental staple food worldwide, driving significant international commerce. Major exporters include countries with large agricultural sectors and efficient storage capabilities like France, Germany, and the Netherlands, while key importers often include nations with high consumption rates or insufficient domestic production, such as Belgium, Spain, and Italy. The trade involves careful logistics to manage bulk quantities, maintain optimal temperature and humidity for shelf life, and prevent sprouting or spoilage during transit. Market dynamics are heavily influenced by seasonal harvests, weather conditions, and consumer preferences for specific varieties, leading to price fluctuations and strategic sourcing. Understanding varietal differences and storage requirements is crucial for successful trade in this commodity.
What products fall under HS code 070190?
Russet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, Red Bliss potatoes, Fingerling potatoes, New potatoes, White potatoes, Idaho potatoes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070190?
This code is distinct from 070110 (seed potatoes) which are intended for planting, despite their similar appearance. It also differs from 0714 (sweet potatoes, yams) which are botanically distinct tubers.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070190 in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.0B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($655M) and the Netherlands ($530M). World exports came to about $5.4B, 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 070190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070190 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($824M, 14% of world imports), the Netherlands ($510M) and Spain ($442M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 070190 structured?
HS code 070190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070190?
In Brazil, HS code 070190 is NCM 0701.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.