HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0704.90 – Vegetables, brassica; edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled
HS code 0704.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, brassica, edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled. It is used for green cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, napa cabbage and kohlrabi.
What HS 0704.90 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code for fresh or chilled Brassica vegetables encompasses a wide array of items beyond cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. It includes various types of cabbage, kohlrabi, kale, collard greens, and other leafy Brassica greens. Trade in these diverse products is often driven by regional culinary traditions and dietary trends, but also involves substantial international movement, especially for specialty varieties. Major producers like China and the United States supply markets globally, with Canada and Germany being significant importers. Logistics for these items focus on maintaining crispness and preventing wilting, requiring stringent cold chain management and appropriate packaging to ensure quality and extend shelf life during transit.
- Covers
- Green cabbage
- Red cabbage
- Savoy cabbage
- Napa cabbage
- Kohlrabi
- Kale
- Collard greens
- Mustard greens
- Examples
- Danish Ballhead cabbage
- Lacinato kale
- Redbor kale
- Bok Choy
Codes often confused with 0704.90
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 0705 (lettuce and chicory) due to similar leafy appearances, but 0704 covers Brassicas. Specific Brassicas like cauliflower (070410) or Brussels sprouts (070420) have their own codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070490 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 $405M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $202M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $147M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $501M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $208M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Canada $193M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 0704.90
Brazil does not split HS 0704.90: its NCM code is 0704.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0704.90
What is HS code 070490?
HS code 070490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables, brassica; edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled. This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code for fresh or chilled Brassica vegetables encompasses a wide array of items beyond cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. It includes various types of cabbage, kohlrabi, kale, collard greens, and other leafy Brassica greens. Trade in these diverse products is often driven by regional culinary traditions and dietary trends, but also involves substantial international movement, especially for specialty varieties. Major producers like China and the United States supply markets globally, with Canada and Germany being significant importers. Logistics for these items focus on maintaining crispness and preventing wilting, requiring stringent cold chain management and appropriate packaging to ensure quality and extend shelf life during transit.
What products fall under HS code 070490?
Green cabbage, Red cabbage, Savoy cabbage, Napa cabbage, Kohlrabi, Kale, Collard greens, Mustard greens
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070490?
Frequently confused with 0705 (lettuce and chicory) due to similar leafy appearances, but 0704 covers Brassicas. Specific Brassicas like cauliflower (070410) or Brussels sprouts (070420) have their own codes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070490 in UN Comtrade data were China ($405M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($202M) and the Netherlands ($147M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 070490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($501M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($208M) and Canada ($193M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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.
How is HS code 070490 structured?
HS code 070490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) 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 070490?
In Brazil, HS code 070490 is NCM 0704.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.