HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0712.20 – Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried
HS code 0712.20 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried. It is used for dried onion flakes, dried minced onion, dried onion powder, dried chopped onions and dried onion granules.
What HS 0712.20 covers
Dried onions, classified under this HS code, are a globally traded commodity valued for their convenience, extended shelf life, and concentrated flavor. Available in various forms like flakes, minced, or powder, they are indispensable ingredients in the food manufacturing industry for seasonings, soups, sauces, and ready meals, as well as for household cooking. Countries with significant onion cultivation and processing infrastructure, such as India, China, and the United States, are major exporters. Importers range from large food corporations to spice distributors worldwide. The trade emphasizes consistent quality, moisture content, and adherence to food safety standards, as dried onions are a fundamental component in countless culinary applications across diverse cuisines.
- Covers
- Dried onion flakes
- Dried minced onion
- Dried onion powder
- Dried chopped onions
- Dried onion granules
- Toasted dried onions
- Dehydrated onion rings (unprepared).
- Examples
- McCormick Dried Minced Onion
- Badia Onion Powder
- Litehouse Freeze Dried Onions
- Frontier Co-op Dried Onion Flakes
- Spice Islands Onion Powder.
Codes often confused with 0712.20
Common mistake. This code is specifically for *dried* onions; fresh onions are classified under 070310, and provisionally preserved onions under 071190. It also excludes prepared onion products like fried onions (Chapter 20).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 071220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 071220 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 India $243M 37% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $123M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $68M 10% of world exports
World total: $656M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $70M 11% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $42M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $41M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $640M 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 0712.20
Brazil does not split HS 0712.20: its NCM code is 0712.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0712.20
What is HS code 071220?
HS code 071220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried. Dried onions, classified under this HS code, are a globally traded commodity valued for their convenience, extended shelf life, and concentrated flavor. Available in various forms like flakes, minced, or powder, they are indispensable ingredients in the food manufacturing industry for seasonings, soups, sauces, and ready meals, as well as for household cooking. Countries with significant onion cultivation and processing infrastructure, such as India, China, and the United States, are major exporters. Importers range from large food corporations to spice distributors worldwide. The trade emphasizes consistent quality, moisture content, and adherence to food safety standards, as dried onions are a fundamental component in countless culinary applications across diverse cuisines.
What products fall under HS code 071220?
Dried onion flakes, dried minced onion, dried onion powder, dried chopped onions, dried onion granules, toasted dried onions, dehydrated onion rings (unprepared).
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071220?
This code is specifically for *dried* onions; fresh onions are classified under 070310, and provisionally preserved onions under 071190. It also excludes prepared onion products like fried onions (Chapter 20).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 071220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 071220 in UN Comtrade data were India ($243M, 37% of world exports), Egypt ($123M) and the United States ($68M). World exports came to about $656M, 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 071220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 071220 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($70M, 11% of world imports), Indonesia ($42M) and the United Kingdom ($41M). World imports came to about $640M, 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 071220 structured?
HS code 071220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 071220?
In Brazil, HS code 071220 is NCM 0712.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.