HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0714.20 – Vegetable roots and tubers; sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets
HS code 0714.20 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable roots and tubers, sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets. It is used for fresh sweet potatoes, frozen sweet potato fries, dried sweet potato chips, sweet potato flour and sweet potato starch.
What HS 0714.20 covers
This HS code covers sweet potatoes, a highly nutritious and versatile root vegetable, popular globally for its sweet flavor and high vitamin content. They are traded fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, serving both direct consumption and industrial processing into flour, starch, or purees. Key trade routes involve North America, Asia, and Europe, with significant exports from countries like the USA and Egypt. Sweet potatoes are valued for their health benefits, adaptability in various cuisines (from savory to sweet), and their role in promoting food security. The trade includes whole roots for retail, as well as processed forms like frozen fries or dehydrated flakes for the food service industry.
- Covers
- Fresh sweet potatoes
- Frozen sweet potato fries
- Dried sweet potato chips
- Sweet potato flour
- Sweet potato starch
- Sweet potato puree
- Sweet potato noodles
- Examples
- Covington Sweet Potatoes
- Beauregard Sweet Potatoes
- Lamb Weston Sweet Potato Fries
- Trader Joe's Sweet Potato Chips
Codes often confused with 0714.20
Common mistake. Less likely to be confused with other roots in 0714 due to distinct taste and appearance, but could be mistaken for regular potatoes (0701) if not clearly identified, especially in processed forms like fries or chips. The sweet flavor is a key differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 071420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 071420 in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 18% 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 Egypt $236M 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $215M 23% of world exports
- 3 United States $160M 17% of world exports
World total: $931M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $191M 18% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $127M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $93M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 0714.20
Brazil does not split HS 0714.20: its NCM code is 0714.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0714.20
What is HS code 071420?
HS code 071420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable roots and tubers; sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets. This HS code covers sweet potatoes, a highly nutritious and versatile root vegetable, popular globally for its sweet flavor and high vitamin content. They are traded fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, serving both direct consumption and industrial processing into flour, starch, or purees. Key trade routes involve North America, Asia, and Europe, with significant exports from countries like the USA and Egypt. Sweet potatoes are valued for their health benefits, adaptability in various cuisines (from savory to sweet), and their role in promoting food security. The trade includes whole roots for retail, as well as processed forms like frozen fries or dehydrated flakes for the food service industry.
What products fall under HS code 071420?
Fresh sweet potatoes, frozen sweet potato fries, dried sweet potato chips, sweet potato flour, sweet potato starch, sweet potato puree, sweet potato noodles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071420?
Less likely to be confused with other roots in 0714 due to distinct taste and appearance, but could be mistaken for regular potatoes (0701) if not clearly identified, especially in processed forms like fries or chips. The sweet flavor is a key differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 071420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 071420 in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($236M, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($215M) and the United States ($160M). World exports came to about $931M, 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 071420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 071420 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($191M, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($127M) and Germany ($93M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 071420 structured?
HS code 071420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) 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 071420?
In Brazil, HS code 071420 is NCM 0714.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.