Product classification
HS code for Chilled leeks: 0703.90
Vegetables, alliaceous, leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled.
Classification of chilled leeks under HS 0703.90
Chilled leeks are classified under HS code 0703.90. This code is part of Chapter 7, which includes edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0703 covers onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, and other alliaceous vegetables. While onions and garlic have their own specific subheadings (0703.10 and 0703.20 respectively), leeks and other similar vegetables like chives or scallions fall under the residual subheading 0703.90. To be classified here, the leeks must be fresh or chilled. Chilling involves maintaining the vegetables at a temperature slightly above freezing to extend shelf life without causing ice crystal formation within the plant tissues. This code excludes leeks that have been prepared or preserved by other means, such as freezing (Heading 0710) or drying (Heading 0712). Accurate classification is necessary for the application of agricultural levies and the monitoring of plant health standards. Importers should ensure that the leeks are cleaned and presented in a manner consistent with fresh produce standards to qualify for this heading.
- Covers
- Fresh leeks (Allium porrum)
- Chilled leeks
- Rambutan leeks
- Other alliaceous vegetables (excluding onions, shallots, and garlic)
- Fresh chives
- Green onions or scallions (in some jurisdictions)
- Also under 0703.90
- American Flag leeks
- Giant Musselburgh leeks
- Fine Leaf chives
- Tokyo Long White scallions
Codes often confused with 0703.90
Common mistake. Leeks are often misclassified under 0703.10 if they are confused with green onions or shallots. However, 0703.10 is strictly for onions and shallots. Another error is classifying frozen leeks under this code; frozen vegetables must be classified under 0710.80. If the leeks are dried or dehydrated, they fall under 0712.90. Wild leeks (ramps) are also sometimes incorrectly placed in Chapter 6 if intended for planting.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070390 (the code used for chilled leeks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070390 (the code used for chilled leeks) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 070390, not only chilled leeks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $87M 23% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $67M 18% of world exports
- 3 China $57M 15% of world exports
World total: $380M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $85M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $76M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $74M 14% of world imports
World total: $522M 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 leeks
Brazil splits HS 0703.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0703.90.10Leeks and other alliums for sowing
- 0703.90.90Leeks and other alliums, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled leeks
What is the HS code for Chilled leeks?
The HS code for Chilled leeks is 070390 (Vegetables, alliaceous; leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled leeks and other similar alliaceous vegetables is 0703.90.
How do I classify Chilled leeks for customs?
Chilled leeks is classified under HS code 070390 — Vegetables, alliaceous; leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are green onions classified under the same code as leeks?
In many tariff schedules, green onions and scallions are classified under 0703.10 with onions, but if they are considered "other alliaceous vegetables," they may fall under 0703.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled leeks (HS 070390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070390 (the code used for chilled leeks) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($87M, 23% of world exports), Belgium ($67M) and China ($57M). World exports came to about $380M, 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 leeks (HS 070390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070390 (the code used for chilled leeks) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($85M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($76M) and Japan ($74M). World imports came to about $522M, 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 leeks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070390 for Chilled leeks 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 leeks in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 070390 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for chilled leeks depends on the product's details: 0703.90.10 (Leeks and other alliums for sowing), 0703.90.90 (Leeks and other alliums, not for sowing).