Product classification
HS code for Beetroot: 0706.90
Vegetables, root, salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled.
Classification of beetroot under HS 0706.90
Beetroot, also known as garden beet or salad beetroot, is classified under HS code 070690. This code specifically covers "Vegetables, root; salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled." The classification is based on beetroot being an edible root vegetable, typically consumed fresh or chilled. The description explicitly names "salad beetroot," confirming its inclusion. This distinguishes it from other forms of beet, such as sugar beet, which is primarily grown for sugar extraction rather than direct consumption as a vegetable, and from other vegetable types that are not root vegetables.
- Covers
- Fresh beetroot
- Chilled beetroot
- Garden beets
- Red beets (for culinary use)
- Salad beetroot
- Also under 0706.90
- Love Beets
- Melissa's Produce Celeriac
- Frieda's Specialty Produce Salsify
- Rungis Market Radishes
Codes often confused with 0706.90
Common mistake. A common misclassification for beetroot is HS 121291 (Sugar beet, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground). Although botanically related, sugar beet is cultivated for its high sugar content for industrial processing, whereas beetroot (salad beet) is grown for its edible root as a vegetable. Their primary commercial uses dictate different classifications. Another potential misclassification is HS 070990 (Other vegetables, fresh or chilled), but 070690 is more specific for root vegetables, including salad beetroot, making it the correct and more precise classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070690 (the code used for beetroot), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070690 (the code used for beetroot) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 070690, not only beetroot.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $164M 22% of world exports
- 2 China $139M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $116M 16% of world exports
World total: $733M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $110M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $62M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $55M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $791M 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 beetroot
Brazil classifies beetroot under NCM 0706.90.00: HS 0706.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beetroot
What is the HS code for Beetroot?
The HS code for Beetroot is 070690 (Vegetables, root; salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled). The HS code for beetroot is 070690.
How do I classify Beetroot for customs?
Beetroot is classified under HS code 070690 — Vegetables, root; salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between beetroot and sugar beet for HS classification?
Beetroot (070690) is classified as an edible root vegetable for direct consumption. Sugar beet (121291) is classified as a sugar-producing plant, primarily for industrial sugar extraction. Despite their botanical similarities, their distinct commercial applications lead to different HS classifications.
Which countries are the top exporters of beetroot (HS 070690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070690 (the code used for beetroot) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($164M, 22% of world exports), China ($139M) and Italy ($116M). World exports came to about $733M, 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 beetroot (HS 070690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070690 (the code used for beetroot) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($110M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($62M) and South Korea ($55M). World imports came to about $791M, 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 Beetroot the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070690 for Beetroot 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 beetroot in Brazil?
In Brazil, beetroot (HS 070690) is classified under NCM 0706.90.00.