Product classification

HS code for Artichokes: 0709.91

Vegetables, globe artichokes, fresh or chilled.

Classification of artichokes under HS 0709.91

Artichokes, specifically globe artichokes in their fresh or chilled state, are classified under HS code 070991. This classification falls within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0709 is designated for other vegetables, fresh or chilled. Subheading 070991 specifically identifies "globe artichokes, fresh or chilled." This code is appropriate because it accurately describes the product's botanical nature as a vegetable and its condition (fresh or chilled), distinguishing it from processed or preserved forms.

Covers
  • Fresh globe artichokes (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus)
  • Chilled globe artichokes, maintained at low temperatures without freezing
  • Whole globe artichokes, unprocessed beyond harvesting and cleaning
Also under 0709.91
  • Ocean Mist Farms artichokes
  • Castroville Artichoke Festival produce
  • Cynara artichokes
  • local farmers' market artichokes

Codes often confused with 0709.91

Common mistake. Artichokes are commonly misclassified when their state of preservation changes. For instance, frozen artichokes are classified under HS code 071080, which covers other vegetables, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. Dried artichokes fall under 071290, for other dried vegetables. Furthermore, prepared or preserved artichokes, such as those canned, pickled, or otherwise processed, are classified under Chapter 20 (e.g., 200599 for other vegetables prepared or preserved, not frozen). The key distinction for 070991 is the fresh or chilled condition of the globe artichoke, without any significant processing.

0710.80Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen0712.90Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried2005.99Vegetable 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 070991 (the code used for artichokes), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070991 (the code used for artichokes) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 070991, not only artichokes.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Spain $29M
  2. 2 Netherlands $17M
  3. 3 France $11M

World total: $87M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $22M
  2. 2 Italy $15M
  3. 3 Germany $6.8M

World total: $76M 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 artichokes

Brazil classifies artichokes under NCM 0709.91.00: HS 0709.91 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about artichokes

What is the HS code for Artichokes?

The HS code for Artichokes is 070991 (Vegetables; globe artichokes, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled globe artichokes is 070991.

How do I classify Artichokes for customs?

Artichokes is classified under HS code 070991 — Vegetables; globe artichokes, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How are frozen artichokes classified?

Frozen artichokes are classified under HS code 071080, which covers other frozen vegetables, distinguishing them from fresh or chilled varieties.

Which countries are the top exporters of artichokes (HS 070991)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070991 (the code used for artichokes) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($29M, 33% of world exports), the Netherlands ($17M) and France ($11M). World exports came to about $87M, 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 artichokes (HS 070991)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070991 (the code used for artichokes) in UN Comtrade data were France ($22M, 29% of world imports), Italy ($15M) and Germany ($6.8M). World imports came to about $76M, 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.

Is the HS code for Artichokes the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070991 for Artichokes is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for artichokes in Brazil?

In Brazil, artichokes (HS 070991) is classified under NCM 0709.91.00.