HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0703.20 – Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled
HS code 0703.20 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, alliaceous, garlic, fresh or chilled. It is used for white garlic, purple garlic, elephant garlic, solo garlic and hardneck garlic.
What HS 0703.20 covers
This HS code pertains to the international trade of fresh or chilled garlic, a globally indispensable ingredient known for its pungent flavor and various culinary and traditional medicinal uses. The trade in garlic is substantial, with China dominating the export market due to its massive production capabilities. Major importers include countries like Indonesia, Brazil, and the United States, where demand consistently outstrips domestic supply. Key considerations in garlic trade involve managing bulb size, distinguishing between hardneck and softneck varieties, and ensuring proper packaging and ventilation to maintain freshness and prevent sprouting during long-distance transit. The robust demand for garlic ensures its continuous flow through global supply chains, making it a significant agricultural commodity.
- Covers
- White garlic
- Purple garlic
- Elephant garlic
- Solo garlic
- Hardneck garlic
- Softneck garlic
- Examples
- California Early
- Rocambole
- Creole
- Inchelium Red
- Music
Codes often confused with 0703.20
Common mistake. Fresh garlic is quite distinct; however, it should not be confused with dried garlic (071290) or garlic powder (091099), which are processed forms.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070320, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070320 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 15% 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 China $2.6B 67% of world exports
- 2 Spain $507M 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $175M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $581M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $282M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $260M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $3.9B 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 codes for 0703.20 2
Brazil splits HS 0703.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0703.20.10 Garlic for sowingPara semeadura (sementeira)
- 0703.20.90 Fresh or chilled garlic, not for sowingOutros
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 0703.20
What is HS code 070320?
HS code 070320 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled. This HS code pertains to the international trade of fresh or chilled garlic, a globally indispensable ingredient known for its pungent flavor and various culinary and traditional medicinal uses. The trade in garlic is substantial, with China dominating the export market due to its massive production capabilities. Major importers include countries like Indonesia, Brazil, and the United States, where demand consistently outstrips domestic supply. Key considerations in garlic trade involve managing bulb size, distinguishing between hardneck and softneck varieties, and ensuring proper packaging and ventilation to maintain freshness and prevent sprouting during long-distance transit. The robust demand for garlic ensures its continuous flow through global supply chains, making it a significant agricultural commodity.
What products fall under HS code 070320?
White garlic, Purple garlic, Elephant garlic, Solo garlic, Hardneck garlic, Softneck garlic
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070320?
Fresh garlic is quite distinct; however, it should not be confused with dried garlic (071290) or garlic powder (091099), which are processed forms.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070320?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070320 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 67% of world exports), Spain ($507M) and the Netherlands ($175M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 070320?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070320 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($581M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($282M) and Malaysia ($260M). World imports came to about $3.9B, 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 070320 structured?
HS code 070320 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070320?
Brazil splits HS code 070320 into 2 NCM codes: 0703.20.10 (Garlic for sowing), 0703.20.90 (Fresh or chilled garlic, not for sowing). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.