HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0710.40 – Vegetables; sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen
HS code 0710.40 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. It is used for frozen sweetcorn kernels, frozen corn on the cob, frozen super sweetcorn, frozen white sweetcorn and frozen yellow sweetcorn.
What HS 0710.40 covers
This HS code specifically covers frozen sweetcorn, whether uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water. Frozen sweetcorn is a highly popular and widely traded vegetable globally, valued for its naturally sweet flavor, convenience, and excellent ability to retain quality when frozen. It is a staple in retail frozen food sections, a common ingredient in mixed vegetable blends, and used extensively in the food service industry for various dishes. International trade ensures year-round availability, with major exporters having advanced processing and cold chain logistics to deliver high-quality product to markets worldwide. The demand is consistent, driven by consumer preference for easy-to-prepare, nutritious vegetables.
- Covers
- Frozen sweetcorn kernels
- Frozen corn on the cob
- Frozen super sweetcorn
- Frozen white sweetcorn
- Frozen yellow sweetcorn
- Examples
- Birds Eye Frozen Sweetcorn
- Green Giant Frozen Niblets
- Pictsweet Farms Frozen Corn on the Cob
- store-brand frozen sweetcorn
Codes often confused with 0710.40
Common mistake. Can be confused with fresh sweetcorn (070990) or dried sweetcorn (071290) if the frozen state is not clearly identified, affecting customs classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 071040, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 071040 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 15% 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 $81M 15% of world exports
- 2 United States $79M 14% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $56M 10% of world exports
World total: $560M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $86M 15% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $67M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $63M 11% of world imports
World total: $579M 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 0710.40
Brazil does not split HS 0710.40: its NCM code is 0710.40.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0710.40
What is HS code 071040?
HS code 071040 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. This HS code specifically covers frozen sweetcorn, whether uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water. Frozen sweetcorn is a highly popular and widely traded vegetable globally, valued for its naturally sweet flavor, convenience, and excellent ability to retain quality when frozen. It is a staple in retail frozen food sections, a common ingredient in mixed vegetable blends, and used extensively in the food service industry for various dishes. International trade ensures year-round availability, with major exporters having advanced processing and cold chain logistics to deliver high-quality product to markets worldwide. The demand is consistent, driven by consumer preference for easy-to-prepare, nutritious vegetables.
What products fall under HS code 071040?
Frozen sweetcorn kernels, Frozen corn on the cob, Frozen super sweetcorn, Frozen white sweetcorn, Frozen yellow sweetcorn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071040?
Can be confused with fresh sweetcorn (070990) or dried sweetcorn (071290) if the frozen state is not clearly identified, affecting customs classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 071040?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 071040 in UN Comtrade data were China ($81M, 15% of world exports), the United States ($79M) and Hungary ($56M). World exports came to about $560M, 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 071040?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 071040 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($86M, 15% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($67M) and the United States ($63M). World imports came to about $579M, 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 071040 structured?
HS code 071040 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) 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 071040?
In Brazil, HS code 071040 is NCM 0710.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.