HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0709.40 – Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled
HS code 0709.40 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled. It is used for green celery stalks, organic celery, celery hearts, celery sticks and red celery.
What HS 0709.40 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled celery, excluding celeriac, which is a significant commodity in the global fresh produce market. Celery is widely traded due to its versatility in culinary applications, from salads and snacks to soups and juices, and its perceived health benefits. Major exporters typically include countries with large-scale agricultural operations and efficient cold chain logistics, such as the United States, Spain, and Mexico. Key importers are often developed nations with high consumer demand for fresh vegetables, including Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The trade emphasizes rapid transport, careful handling to prevent bruising, and adherence to phytosanitary standards to ensure product freshness and safety upon arrival. Seasonality and regional growing conditions play a crucial role in supply and pricing dynamics.
- Covers
- Green celery stalks
- Organic celery
- Celery hearts
- Celery sticks
- Red celery
- Celery leaves
- Examples
- Duda Farm Fresh Foods Celery
- Ocean Mist Farms Celery
- Grimmway Farms Celery
- Bolthouse Farms Celery
Codes often confused with 0709.40
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 070690 for celeriac (celery root) if not carefully distinguished, or with 070990 for other fresh or chilled vegetables not elsewhere specified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070940, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070940 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 Spain $113M 31% of world exports
- 2 United States $82M 22% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $73M 20% of world exports
World total: $367M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $81M 20% of world imports
- 2 Canada $70M 18% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $45M 11% of world imports
World total: $397M 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 0709.40
Brazil does not split HS 0709.40: its NCM code is 0709.40.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0709.40
What is HS code 070940?
HS code 070940 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled. This HS code covers fresh or chilled celery, excluding celeriac, which is a significant commodity in the global fresh produce market. Celery is widely traded due to its versatility in culinary applications, from salads and snacks to soups and juices, and its perceived health benefits. Major exporters typically include countries with large-scale agricultural operations and efficient cold chain logistics, such as the United States, Spain, and Mexico. Key importers are often developed nations with high consumer demand for fresh vegetables, including Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The trade emphasizes rapid transport, careful handling to prevent bruising, and adherence to phytosanitary standards to ensure product freshness and safety upon arrival. Seasonality and regional growing conditions play a crucial role in supply and pricing dynamics.
What products fall under HS code 070940?
Green celery stalks, organic celery, celery hearts, celery sticks, red celery, celery leaves
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070940?
This code can be confused with 070690 for celeriac (celery root) if not carefully distinguished, or with 070990 for other fresh or chilled vegetables not elsewhere specified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070940?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070940 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($113M, 31% of world exports), the United States ($82M) and Mexico ($73M). World exports came to about $367M, 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 070940?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070940 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($81M, 20% of world imports), Canada ($70M) and the United Kingdom ($45M). World imports came to about $397M, 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 070940 structured?
HS code 070940 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070940?
In Brazil, HS code 070940 is NCM 0709.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.