HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0709.60 – Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled
HS code 0709.60 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled. It is used for bell peppers (red, yellow, green), jalapeño peppers, habanero peppers, poblano peppers and serrano peppers.
What HS 0709.60 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum (e.g., bell peppers, chili peppers) and Pimenta. In practice, the vast majority of trade under this code involves Capsicum peppers, which are globally traded vegetables essential in countless cuisines. Major exporters include countries with optimal growing conditions or advanced greenhouse technology, such as Mexico, Spain, and the Netherlands. Importers are widespread, with the USA, Canada, and Germany being significant consumers due to high demand for fresh produce year-round. The trade requires efficient cold chain logistics, stringent quality control, and compliance with diverse food safety standards to ensure peppers arrive fresh and undamaged, catering to both retail and food service sectors.
- Covers
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Jalapeño peppers
- Habanero peppers
- Poblano peppers
- Serrano peppers
- Sweet pointed peppers
- Mini bell peppers
- Cayenne peppers
- Examples
- NatureSweet Bell Peppers
- Pero Family Farms Mini Sweet Peppers
- local produce brands
- Mastronardi Produce (Sunset Brand)
Codes often confused with 0709.60
Common mistake. Can be confused with dried peppers under 071290 or 0904 (spices), or with other fresh vegetables under 070990 if not clearly identified as Capsicum/Pimenta.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070960, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070960 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 $1.9B 24% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $1.8B 23% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.3B 17% of world exports
World total: $7.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.2B 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 17% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $679M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $7.8B 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 0709.60
Brazil does not split HS 0709.60: its NCM code is 0709.60.00.
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 0709.60
What is HS code 070960?
HS code 070960 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled. This HS code covers fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum (e.g., bell peppers, chili peppers) and Pimenta. In practice, the vast majority of trade under this code involves Capsicum peppers, which are globally traded vegetables essential in countless cuisines. Major exporters include countries with optimal growing conditions or advanced greenhouse technology, such as Mexico, Spain, and the Netherlands. Importers are widespread, with the USA, Canada, and Germany being significant consumers due to high demand for fresh produce year-round. The trade requires efficient cold chain logistics, stringent quality control, and compliance with diverse food safety standards to ensure peppers arrive fresh and undamaged, catering to both retail and food service sectors.
What products fall under HS code 070960?
Bell peppers (red, yellow, green), jalapeño peppers, habanero peppers, poblano peppers, serrano peppers, sweet pointed peppers, mini bell peppers, cayenne peppers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070960?
Can be confused with dried peppers under 071290 or 0904 (spices), or with other fresh vegetables under 070990 if not clearly identified as Capsicum/Pimenta.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070960?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070960 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($1.9B, 24% of world exports), Mexico ($1.8B) and the Netherlands ($1.3B). World exports came to about $7.8B, 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 070960?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070960 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.2B, 28% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and the United Kingdom ($679M). World imports came to about $7.8B, 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 070960 structured?
HS code 070960 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070960?
In Brazil, HS code 070960 is NCM 0709.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.