HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0709.70 – Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled
HS code 0709.70 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled. It is used for fresh baby spinach, bunched spinach, organic spinach, new Zealand spinach and orache spinach.
What HS 0709.70 covers
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.
- Covers
- Fresh baby spinach
- Bunched spinach
- Organic spinach
- New Zealand spinach
- Orache spinach
- Pre-washed spinach
- Conventional spinach
- Examples
- Earthbound Farm Organic Spinach
- Dole Fresh Spinach
- Taylor Farms Spinach
- Fresh Express Spinach
Codes often confused with 0709.70
Common mistake. Could be confused with other fresh leafy greens under 070990, or with frozen spinach under 071080 if not clearly fresh or chilled.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070970, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070970 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 $181M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $136M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $121M 17% of world exports
World total: $708M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $89M 16% of world imports
- 2 Canada $86M 16% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $74M 14% of world imports
World total: $541M 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 0709.70
Brazil does not split HS 0709.70: its NCM code is 0709.70.00.
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 0709.70
What is HS code 070970?
HS code 070970 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070970?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070970 in UN Comtrade data were China ($181M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($136M) and the United States ($121M). World exports came to about $708M, 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 070970?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070970 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($89M, 16% of world imports), Canada ($86M) and the United Kingdom ($74M). World imports came to about $541M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070970?
In Brazil, HS code 070970 is NCM 0709.70.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.