Product classification
HS code for Celery: 0709.40
Vegetables, celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled.
Classification of celery under HS 0709.40
Celery is classified under HS code 0709.40, which falls under Chapter 07 of the Harmonized System, covering edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0709 is a residual category for "other vegetables, fresh or chilled" that are not specifically named in earlier headings of the chapter. The subheading 0709.40 is dedicated specifically to celery, excluding celeriac (root celery). Classification is determined by the state of the product; it must be fresh or chilled to remain within this code. If the celery is frozen, it moves to heading 0710, and if it is dried or dehydrated, it is classified under heading 0712. The classification process follows GIR 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. For celery, the botanical identification is straightforward, but the distinction between the stalk (celery) and the tuberous root (celeriac) is critical for correct tariff application.
- Covers
- Fresh celery stalks (Apium graveolens)
- Chilled celery hearts packaged for retail
- Pascal celery and green celery varieties
- Celery sticks cleaned and chilled for immediate consumption
- Fresh celery leaves used as herbs or vegetables
- Also under 0709.40
- Duda Farm Fresh Foods Celery
- Ocean Mist Farms Celery
- Grimmway Farms Celery
- Bolthouse Farms Celery
Codes often confused with 0709.40
Common mistake. Celery is often misclassified under 0706.90, which is the code for celeriac (also known as celery root). While related, celeriac is a different variety grown for its root rather than its stalk. Another common error is using 0710.80 for fresh celery; 0710.80 is reserved for vegetables that have been frozen. Furthermore, if celery is imported in a provisionally preserved state (e.g., in brine or sulfur water) for transport, it must be classified under 0711.90 rather than 0709.40.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070940 (the code used for celery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070940 (the code used for celery) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 070940, not only celery.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $113M 31% of world exports
- 2 United States $82M 22% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $73M 20% of world exports
World total: $367M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $81M 20% of world imports
- 2 Canada $70M 18% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $45M 11% of world imports
World total: $397M 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 celery
Brazil classifies celery under NCM 0709.40.00: HS 0709.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about celery
What is the HS code for Celery?
The HS code for Celery is 070940 (Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled celery (excluding celeriac) is 0709.40.
How do I classify Celery for customs?
Celery is classified under HS code 070940 — Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is frozen celery classified under 0709.40?
No, frozen celery is classified under HS code 0710.80, as 0709.40 is strictly for fresh or chilled produce.
Which countries are the top exporters of celery (HS 070940)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070940 (the code used for celery) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($113M, 31% of world exports), the United States ($82M) and Mexico ($73M). World exports came to about $367M, 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 celery (HS 070940)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070940 (the code used for celery) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($81M, 20% of world imports), Canada ($70M) and the United Kingdom ($45M). World imports came to about $397M, 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 Celery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070940 for Celery 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 celery in Brazil?
In Brazil, celery (HS 070940) is classified under NCM 0709.40.00.