HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0703.10 – Vegetables, alliaceous; onions and shallots, fresh or chilled
HS code 0703.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, alliaceous, onions and shallots, fresh or chilled. It is used for yellow onions, red onions, white onions, sweet onions and pearl onions.
What HS 0703.10 covers
This HS code covers the global trade of fresh or chilled onions and shallots, essential ingredients in virtually every cuisine worldwide. Their relatively long shelf life compared to many other fresh vegetables makes them a stable and widely traded commodity. Major exporters such as China, India, the Netherlands, and Egypt benefit from large-scale production and efficient storage infrastructure, supplying diverse markets including the EU, the US, and Japan. Trade dynamics are influenced by varietal differences (e.g., yellow, red, white, sweet onions), seasonal harvests, and the need for proper ventilation and temperature control during shipping to prevent sprouting or decay. The versatility and consistent demand for onions and shallots ensure their continuous movement across international borders, supporting a robust global supply chain.
- Covers
- Yellow onions
- Red onions
- White onions
- Sweet onions
- Pearl onions
- Shallots
- Cipollini onions
- Examples
- Vidalia onions
- Walla Walla onions
- Spanish onions
- French shallots
Codes often confused with 0703.10
Common mistake. This code is specifically for bulb onions and shallots; it can be confused with 070390 for other alliaceous vegetables like leeks or chives, and green onions/scallions are often classified elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070310 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.1% 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 $1.0B 25% of world exports
- 2 China $457M 11% of world exports
- 3 India $402M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $368M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $311M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $259M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 codes for 0703.10 4
Brazil splits HS 0703.10 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0703.10.1 OnionsCebolas Group
- 0703.10.11 Onions for sowingPara semeadura (sementeira)
- 0703.10.19 Fresh or chilled onions, not for sowingOutras
- 0703.10.2 ShallotsChalotas Group
- 0703.10.21 Shallots for sowingPara semeadura (sementeira)
- 0703.10.29 Fresh or chilled shallots, not for sowingOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0703.10
What is HS code 070310?
HS code 070310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables, alliaceous; onions and shallots, fresh or chilled. This HS code covers the global trade of fresh or chilled onions and shallots, essential ingredients in virtually every cuisine worldwide. Their relatively long shelf life compared to many other fresh vegetables makes them a stable and widely traded commodity. Major exporters such as China, India, the Netherlands, and Egypt benefit from large-scale production and efficient storage infrastructure, supplying diverse markets including the EU, the US, and Japan. Trade dynamics are influenced by varietal differences (e.g., yellow, red, white, sweet onions), seasonal harvests, and the need for proper ventilation and temperature control during shipping to prevent sprouting or decay. The versatility and consistent demand for onions and shallots ensure their continuous movement across international borders, supporting a robust global supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 070310?
Yellow onions, Red onions, White onions, Sweet onions, Pearl onions, Shallots, Cipollini onions
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070310?
This code is specifically for bulb onions and shallots; it can be confused with 070390 for other alliaceous vegetables like leeks or chives, and green onions/scallions are often classified elsewhere.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070310 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.0B, 25% of world exports), China ($457M) and India ($402M). World exports came to about $4.2B, 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 070310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($368M, 9.1% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($311M) and Germany ($259M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 070310 structured?
HS code 070310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) 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 070310?
Brazil splits HS code 070310 into 4 NCM codes: 0703.10.11 (Onions for sowing), 0703.10.19 (Fresh or chilled onions, not for sowing), 0703.10.21 (Shallots for sowing), 0703.10.29 (Fresh or chilled shallots, not for sowing). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.