Product classification

HS code for Chilled garlic: 0703.20

Vegetables, alliaceous, garlic, fresh or chilled.

Classification of chilled garlic under HS 0703.20

Chilled garlic is classified under HS code 0703.20, which falls within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System, covering edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0703 specifically includes onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, and other alliaceous vegetables. The classification 0703.20 is dedicated to garlic. The distinction between "fresh" and "chilled" is critical; chilled garlic is maintained at a low temperature to extend shelf life while preserving its fresh characteristics, as opposed to being frozen or dried. This code applies to whole bulbs, cloves, or peeled cloves, provided they have not been cooked or otherwise prepared. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the garlic is intended for culinary use or as "seed garlic," provided it remains in its fresh or chilled state. Customs authorities often require phytosanitary certificates for products under this code to prevent the spread of agricultural pests, making the distinction between fresh and processed states vital for documentation.

Covers
  • Whole fresh garlic bulbs
  • Chilled garlic cloves
  • Peeled fresh garlic cloves
  • Garlic bulbs with stems removed
Also under 0703.20
  • California Early
  • Rocambole
  • Creole
  • Inchelium Red
  • Music

Codes often confused with 0703.20

Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with dried garlic, which is classified under HS code 0712.90. Additionally, garlic that has been provisionally preserved (e.g., in brine or sulfur water) but is unsuitable for immediate consumption falls under 0711.90. Garlic prepared or preserved in vinegar or acetic acid is classified under 2001.90.

0712.90Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried0711.90Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption2001.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins)

Top exporters and importers of HS 070320 (the code used for chilled garlic), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070320 (the code used for chilled garlic) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 15% 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 070320, not only chilled garlic.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.6B
  2. 2 Spain $507M
  3. 3 Netherlands $175M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $581M
  2. 2 United States $282M
  3. 3 Malaysia $260M

World total: $3.9B 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 codes for chilled garlic

Brazil splits HS 0703.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about chilled garlic

What is the HS code for Chilled garlic?

The HS code for Chilled garlic is 070320 (Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled). The HS code for chilled garlic is 0703.20, which covers both fresh and chilled varieties.

How do I classify Chilled garlic for customs?

Chilled garlic is classified under HS code 070320 — Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is peeled garlic classified differently than whole bulbs?

No, as long as the garlic is fresh or chilled and has not been cooked or preserved in vinegar, both peeled cloves and whole bulbs remain under HS code 0703.20.

Which countries are the top exporters of chilled garlic (HS 070320)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070320 (the code used for chilled garlic) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 67% of world exports), Spain ($507M) and the Netherlands ($175M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 chilled garlic (HS 070320)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070320 (the code used for chilled garlic) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($581M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($282M) and Malaysia ($260M). World imports came to about $3.9B, 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 Chilled garlic the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070320 for Chilled garlic 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 chilled garlic in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 070320 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for chilled garlic depends on the product's details: 0703.20.10 (Garlic for sowing), 0703.20.90 (Fresh or chilled garlic, not for sowing).