Product classification
HS code for Chicory: 0705.29
Vegetables, chicory (cichorium spp.), (other than witloof chicory), fresh or chilled.
Classification of chicory under HS 0705.29
Chicory leaves intended for consumption as a vegetable are classified under HS code 0705.29. This code falls within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0705 specifically addresses lettuce and chicory. The classification is further subdivided based on the variety of the plant. While Witloof chicory (Belgian endive) is specifically assigned to 0705.21, all other varieties of the Cichorium species, such as radicchio or sugarloaf chicory, are categorized under 0705.29. This classification applies to the product in its fresh or chilled state. The distinction is based on the botanical variety and the part of the plant being traded; heading 0705 is reserved for the leafy portions of the plant used as salad greens or cooked vegetables.
- Covers
- Fresh radicchio
- Red chicory leaves
- Sugarloaf chicory
- Fresh endive (excluding Witloof)
- Chilled chicory salad greens
- Also under 0705.29
- Treviso Radicchio
- Chioggia Radicchio
- Italian Escarole
- Rungis Market Frisée
Codes often confused with 0705.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs between 0705.29 and 0705.21. Code 0705.21 is strictly for Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum), which is often forced in the dark to produce pale, tight heads. Another frequent error is confusing the leafy vegetable with the root. Chicory roots are classified under 1212.94 (fresh/dried) or 2101.30 (roasted), depending on their state and processing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070529 (the code used for chicory), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070529 (the code used for chicory) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 070529, not only chicory.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $95M 47% of world exports
- 2 Italy $63M 31% of world exports
- 3 United States $13M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $202M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $28M 17% of world imports
- 2 France $21M 13% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $17M 10% of world imports
World total: $165M 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 chicory
Brazil classifies chicory under NCM 0705.29.00: HS 0705.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chicory
What is the HS code for Chicory?
The HS code for Chicory is 070529 (Vegetables; chicory (cichorium spp.), (other than witloof chicory), fresh or chilled).
How do I classify Chicory for customs?
Chicory is classified under HS code 070529 — Vegetables; chicory (cichorium spp.), (other than witloof chicory), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh chicory?
Fresh or chilled chicory (other than Witloof) is classified under HS code 0705.29.
How is radicchio classified?
Radicchio is a variety of chicory and is classified under HS code 0705.29 as a fresh vegetable.
Which countries are the top exporters of chicory (HS 070529)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070529 (the code used for chicory) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($95M, 47% of world exports), Italy ($63M) and the United States ($13M). World exports came to about $202M, 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 chicory (HS 070529)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070529 (the code used for chicory) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($28M, 17% of world imports), France ($21M) and Switzerland ($17M). World imports came to about $165M, 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 Chicory the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070529 for Chicory 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 chicory in Brazil?
In Brazil, chicory (HS 070529) is classified under NCM 0705.29.00.