HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0709.93 – Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled

HS code 0709.93 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled. It is used for butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, hokkaido pumpkin and delicata squash.

What HS 0709.93 covers

This code covers fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash, and gourds from the Cucurbita genus. This category sees significant international trade, driven by both culinary demand for various squash varieties year-round and seasonal demand for pumpkins, especially around autumn holidays in Western markets. Importers include large supermarket chains, food service distributors, and specialty produce markets. Exporters are typically agricultural regions with suitable climates for large-scale cultivation, such as Mexico, the USA, and China. Logistics involve careful handling to prevent bruising and spoilage, as well as appropriate storage conditions. The diversity within this category, from decorative gourds to staple food items like butternut squash, contributes to its broad trade appeal.

Covers
  • Butternut squash
  • Acorn squash
  • Spaghetti squash
  • Hokkaido pumpkin
  • Delicata squash
  • Pie pumpkin
  • Ornamental gourds
Examples
  • Trader Joe's Butternut Squash
  • Whole Foods Organic Pumpkins
  • Del Monte Fresh Produce squash
  • local farm stand gourds

Codes often confused with 0709.93

Common mistake. Can be confused with frozen squash (071080) or preserved squash (200599) if the 'fresh or chilled' condition is not clearly specified.

0710.80Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen2005.99Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 070993, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070993 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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. 1 Spain $535M
  2. 2 Mexico $461M
  3. 3 Netherlands $78M

World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $464M
  2. 2 Germany $206M
  3. 3 France $198M

World total: $1.7B 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 0709.93

Brazil does not split HS 0709.93: its NCM code is 0709.93.00.

  1. 0709.93.00 Fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash and gourdsAbóboras, abobrinhas (curgetes*) e cabaças (Cucurbita spp.)

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 0709.93

What is HS code 070993?

HS code 070993 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled. This code covers fresh or chilled pumpkins, squash, and gourds from the Cucurbita genus. This category sees significant international trade, driven by both culinary demand for various squash varieties year-round and seasonal demand for pumpkins, especially around autumn holidays in Western markets. Importers include large supermarket chains, food service distributors, and specialty produce markets. Exporters are typically agricultural regions with suitable climates for large-scale cultivation, such as Mexico, the USA, and China. Logistics involve careful handling to prevent bruising and spoilage, as well as appropriate storage conditions. The diversity within this category, from decorative gourds to staple food items like butternut squash, contributes to its broad trade appeal.

What products fall under HS code 070993?

Butternut squash, Acorn squash, Spaghetti squash, Hokkaido pumpkin, Delicata squash, Pie pumpkin, Ornamental gourds

What are common misclassifications for HS code 070993?

Can be confused with frozen squash (071080) or preserved squash (200599) if the 'fresh or chilled' condition is not clearly specified.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070993?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070993 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($535M, 33% of world exports), Mexico ($461M) and the Netherlands ($78M). 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 070993?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070993 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($464M, 27% of world imports), Germany ($206M) and France ($198M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 070993 structured?

HS code 070993 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 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070993?

In Brazil, HS code 070993 is NCM 0709.93.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.