HS Code Subheading

Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled

0709.70 Subheading
Section II — Vegetable products

About HS Code 070970

This code specifically covers fresh or chilled spinach, including common garden spinach, New Zealand spinach, and orache spinach. These leafy greens are highly valued in international trade for their nutritional content, versatility in cooking, and growing popularity in healthy diets. As a highly perishable commodity, international trade in spinach is characterized by the necessity for rapid distribution and robust cold chain management from farm to consumer. Major producers and exporters include countries with suitable agricultural climates and efficient farming practices, such as the USA, China, and Spain. Significant importers are typically developed nations with high consumer demand for fresh, healthy vegetables, including Canada, Germany, and the UK, where it's a staple in salads and cooked dishes.

Products Under This Code

Fresh baby spinach, bunched spinach, organic spinach, New Zealand spinach, orache spinach, pre-washed spinach, conventional spinach

Real World Examples

Earthbound Farm Organic Spinach, Dole Fresh Spinach, Taylor Farms Spinach, Fresh Express Spinach

Common Misclassification

Could be confused with other fresh leafy greens under 070990, or with frozen spinach under 071080 if not clearly fresh or chilled.

Products Classified Under 0709.70

Spinach

Related Codes

0709.20 Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled 0709.30 Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled 0709.40 Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled 0709.51 Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled 0709.52 Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled 0709.53 Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus, fresh or chilled 0709.54 Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled 0709.55 Vegetables; matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum), fresh or chilled 0709.56 Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled 0709.59 Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

The USA, China, and Spain are leading exporters, while Canada, Germany, and the UK are major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 070970?

HS code 070970 covers: Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled. This code specifically covers fresh or chilled spinach, including common garden spinach, New Zealand spinach, and orache spinach. These leafy greens are highly valued in international trade for their nutritional content, versatility in cooking, and growing popularity in healthy diets. As a highly perishable commodity, international trade in spinach is characterized by the necessity for rapid distribution and robust cold chain management from farm to consumer. Major producers and exporters include countries with suitable agricultural climates and efficient farming practices, such as the USA, China, and Spain. Significant importers are typically developed nations with high consumer demand for fresh, healthy vegetables, including Canada, Germany, and the UK, where it's a staple in salads and cooked dishes.

What products fall under HS code 070970?

Fresh baby spinach, bunched spinach, organic spinach, New Zealand spinach, orache spinach, pre-washed spinach, conventional spinach

What are common misclassifications for HS code 070970?

Could be confused with other fresh leafy greens under 070990, or with frozen spinach under 071080 if not clearly fresh or chilled.

How is HS code 070970 structured?

HS code 070970 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 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.