Product classification

HS code for Chilled potatoes: 0701.90

Vegetables, potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled.

Classification of chilled potatoes under HS 0701.90

HS code 0701.90 is used for the classification of potatoes that are fresh or chilled, excluding those specifically intended for use as seed. Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System encompasses edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0701 is dedicated exclusively to potatoes. The distinction between 0701.10 and 0701.90 is based on the intended use and official certification; 0701.10 is strictly for seed potatoes, while 0701.90 covers all other fresh or chilled potatoes, such as those destined for retail sale, table consumption, or industrial processing into food products. Chilling refers to the preservation of the vegetable at a temperature slightly above freezing to maintain freshness during transport. This code does not apply to potatoes that have been cooked or otherwise prepared before shipping.

Covers
  • Fresh Russet potatoes
  • Chilled Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Red potatoes for table use
  • Fingerling potatoes, fresh
  • New potatoes, chilled
Also under 0701.90
  • Russet Burbank
  • Yukon Gem
  • Red Norland
  • Kennebec
  • Atlantic

Codes often confused with 0701.90

Common mistake. Potatoes are often misclassified under 0701.10 if the importer does not have the proper certification for seed potatoes. Another common error is using 0710.10, which is for frozen potatoes. If the potatoes have been sliced and fried (like French fries) and then frozen, they must be classified under 2004.10. Sweet potatoes are also frequently confused with white potatoes but belong under HS code 0714.20.

0701.10Vegetables; seed potatoes, fresh or chilled0710.10Vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen2004.10Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen0714.20Vegetable roots and tubers; sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets

Top exporters and importers of HS 070190 (the code used for chilled potatoes), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070190 (the code used for chilled potatoes) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 14% 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 070190, not only chilled potatoes.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $1.0B
  2. 2 Germany $655M
  3. 3 Netherlands $530M

World total: $5.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Belgium $824M
  2. 2 Netherlands $510M
  3. 3 Spain $442M

World total: $5.9B 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 code for chilled potatoes

Brazil classifies chilled potatoes under NCM 0701.90.00: HS 0701.90 with 00 added.

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

Questions about chilled potatoes

What is the HS code for Chilled potatoes?

The HS code for Chilled potatoes is 070190 (Vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled potatoes (other than seed) is 0701.90.

How do I classify Chilled potatoes for customs?

Chilled potatoes is classified under HS code 070190 — Vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are sweet potatoes under this code?

No, sweet potatoes are classified under HS code 0714.20 as they belong to a different botanical family and heading.

Which countries are the top exporters of chilled potatoes (HS 070190)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070190 (the code used for chilled potatoes) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.0B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($655M) and the Netherlands ($530M). World exports came to about $5.4B, 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 potatoes (HS 070190)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070190 (the code used for chilled potatoes) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($824M, 14% of world imports), the Netherlands ($510M) and Spain ($442M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 potatoes the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070190 for Chilled potatoes 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 potatoes in Brazil?

In Brazil, chilled potatoes (HS 070190) is classified under NCM 0701.90.00.