Product classification

HS code for Carrots: 0706.10

Vegetables, root, carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled.

Classification of carrots under HS 0706.10

Fresh or chilled carrots are classified under HS code 0706.10. This code is situated within Chapter 7, which encompasses edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0706 specifically covers carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes, and similar edible roots in a fresh or chilled state. The classification is determined by the botanical nature of the product (Daucus carota) and its state of preservation at the time of customs entry. To qualify for 0706.10, the carrots must be in their natural, raw state. This includes carrots that have been harvested and kept at low temperatures (chilled) to maintain their freshness during transport and storage. The code covers various forms of fresh carrots, including those with their green tops still attached, topped carrots, and 'baby' carrots. Even if the carrots have been washed, graded, or minimally processed—such as being peeled or cut into smaller pieces—they remain under 0706.10 as long as they have not been cooked, frozen, or dried. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) dictate that the most specific description takes precedence. Since 0706.10 explicitly mentions carrots, it is the primary code for the fresh vegetable. The distinction between 'fresh' and 'chilled' is important for logistics but both fall under this single subheading for tariff purposes.

Covers
  • Fresh whole carrots with tops
  • Topped and washed carrots
  • Chilled baby carrots
  • Peeled or sliced fresh carrots (not cooked)
  • Fresh carrots in retail packaging
Also under 0706.10
  • Bolthouse Farms Carrots
  • Grimmway Farms Carrots
  • Earthbound Farm Organic Carrots
  • Melissa's Produce Turnips

Codes often confused with 0706.10

Common mistake. Carrots are often misclassified under HS code 0710.80 if they are frozen, as Chapter 7 distinguishes strictly between fresh/chilled and frozen states. Another common error is using HS code 0712.90 for dried or dehydrated carrots. If the carrots have been prepared or preserved (e.g., pickled or canned in brine), they must be classified in Chapter 20, specifically under 2005.99. Furthermore, carrots intended for sowing (seeds) are not classified here but under 1209.10 or 1209.91 depending on the specific variety and packaging.

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 frozen1209.10Seed; sugar beet seeds, of a kind used for sowing1209.91Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing

Top exporters and importers of HS 070610 (the code used for carrots), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070610 (the code used for carrots) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 070610, not only carrots.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $394M
  2. 2 Netherlands $220M
  3. 3 United States $129M

World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $186M
  2. 2 United States $179M
  3. 3 Canada $131M

World total: $1.6B 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 carrots

Brazil classifies carrots under NCM 0706.10.00: HS 0706.10 with 00 added.

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

Questions about carrots

What is the HS code for Carrots?

The HS code for Carrots is 070610 (Vegetables, root; carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled carrots is 0706.10. This code also includes turnips when they are fresh or chilled.

How do I classify Carrots for customs?

Carrots is classified under HS code 070610 — Vegetables, root; carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does 0706.10 include frozen carrots?

No, frozen carrots are classified under HS code 0710.80. HS code 0706.10 is strictly for fresh or chilled vegetables.

Which countries are the top exporters of carrots (HS 070610)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070610 (the code used for carrots) in UN Comtrade data were China ($394M, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($220M) and the United States ($129M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 carrots (HS 070610)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070610 (the code used for carrots) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($186M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($179M) and Canada ($131M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 Carrots the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070610 for Carrots 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 carrots in Brazil?

In Brazil, carrots (HS 070610) is classified under NCM 0706.10.00.