Product classification

HS code for Aubergines: 0709.30

Vegetables, aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled.

Classification of aubergines under HS 0709.30

Aubergines, also known as eggplants, are classified under HS code 070930 when they are in a fresh or chilled state. This classification falls under Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The specific subheading 0709 pertains to "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled," and 070930 specifically identifies aubergines. The key determinant for this classification is the unprocessed nature of the vegetable, meaning it has not undergone significant preservation or preparation beyond chilling to maintain freshness. This ensures a clear distinction from processed forms of aubergines, which would be classified elsewhere based on their method of preservation or preparation.

Covers
  • Aubergines (eggplants), fresh
  • Aubergines (eggplants), chilled
  • Fresh garden eggplants
  • Chilled brinjal
Also under 0709.30
  • Melissa's Produce Eggplant
  • Sunset Grown Eggplant
  • Whole Foods Market Eggplant
  • Rungis Market Aubergines

Codes often confused with 0709.30

Common mistake. Common misclassifications for aubergines often arise when the product has undergone some form of processing. For instance, frozen aubergines would typically be classified under HS 071080, which covers "Other vegetables, frozen." Aubergines that are provisionally preserved, but not prepared, might fall under HS 071190. If aubergines are prepared or preserved (e.g., canned, pickled, cooked), they would generally be classified under Chapter 20, such as HS 200599 for "Other vegetables, prepared or preserved, not frozen." The distinction hinges on the state of the product: fresh or chilled versus frozen, provisionally preserved, or prepared.

0710.80Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen0711.90Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption2005.99Vegetable 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 070930 (the code used for aubergines), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070930 (the code used for aubergines) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 070930, not only aubergines.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Spain $258M
  2. 2 Netherlands $107M
  3. 3 Mexico $99M

World total: $651M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $125M
  2. 2 United States $104M
  3. 3 France $86M

World total: $667M 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 aubergines

Brazil classifies aubergines under NCM 0709.30.00: HS 0709.30 with 00 added.

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

Questions about aubergines

What is the HS code for Aubergines?

The HS code for Aubergines is 070930 (Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled aubergines is 070930.

How do I classify Aubergines for customs?

Aubergines is classified under HS code 070930 — Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How are processed aubergines classified?

Processed aubergines are classified based on their method of processing. For example, frozen aubergines are under HS 071080, while prepared or preserved aubergines are typically found in Chapter 20, such as HS 200599.

Which countries are the top exporters of aubergines (HS 070930)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070930 (the code used for aubergines) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($258M, 40% of world exports), the Netherlands ($107M) and Mexico ($99M). World exports came to about $651M, 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 aubergines (HS 070930)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070930 (the code used for aubergines) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($125M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($104M) and France ($86M). World imports came to about $667M, 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 Aubergines the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070930 for Aubergines 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 aubergines in Brazil?

In Brazil, aubergines (HS 070930) is classified under NCM 0709.30.00.