Product classification
HS code for Asparagus: 0709.20
Vegetables, asparagus, fresh or chilled.
Classification of asparagus under HS 0709.20
Asparagus is classified under HS code 070920 because this specific subheading is designated for asparagus in its fresh or chilled state. Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System encompasses edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The description \"Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled\" directly and unambiguously identifies the product and its condition, ensuring its accurate placement within the global trade classification system. This code is applied to asparagus that has not undergone any significant preservation processes such as freezing, drying, or pickling, maintaining its natural state for immediate consumption or further processing.
- Covers
- Green asparagus (fresh or chilled)
- White asparagus (fresh or chilled)
- Purple asparagus (fresh or chilled)
- Wild asparagus (fresh or chilled)
- Asparagus spears and tips (fresh or chilled)
- Also under 0709.20
D'Arrigo Bros. Andy Boy Asparagus, California Giant Berry Farms Asparagus, Peruvian Asparagus, German White Asparagus
Codes often confused with 0709.20
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for asparagus often arise from its various processed forms. For instance, if asparagus is frozen, it would be classified under HS code 071020 (Asparagus, frozen), not 070920. If it is provisionally preserved, for example, in brine, it would fall under HS code 071120 (Asparagus, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable for immediate consumption). Furthermore, prepared or preserved asparagus, such as canned or jarred varieties, would be classified under HS code 200560 (Asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The key differentiator for 070920 is the \"fresh or chilled\" condition.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070920 (the code used for asparagus), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070920 (the code used for asparagus) in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% 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 070920, not only asparagus.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$532M 41% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Mexico $174M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $149M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $596M 40% of world imports
- 2 Germany $155M 11% of world imports
- 3 Spain $86M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 asparagus
Brazil classifies asparagus under NCM 0709.20.00: HS 0709.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about asparagus
What is the HS code for Asparagus?
The HS code for Asparagus is 070920 (Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled). The HS code for asparagus, when it is fresh or chilled, is 070920.
How do I classify Asparagus for customs?
Asparagus is classified under HS code 070920 — Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this HS code apply to all forms of asparagus?
No, HS code 070920 specifically applies to asparagus that is fresh or chilled. Other forms, such as frozen asparagus (071020), provisionally preserved asparagus (071120), or prepared/preserved asparagus (e.g., canned, 200560), are classified under different HS codes based on their processing and preservation methods.
Which countries are the top exporters of asparagus (HS 070920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070920 (the code used for asparagus) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $532M, 41% of world exports), Mexico ($174M) and the United States ($149M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 asparagus (HS 070920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070920 (the code used for asparagus) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($596M, 40% of world imports), Germany ($155M) and Spain ($86M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Asparagus the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070920 for Asparagus 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 asparagus in Brazil?
In Brazil, asparagus (HS 070920) is classified under NCM 0709.20.00.