Product classification

HS code for Eggplant: 0709.30

Vegetables, aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled.

Classification of eggplant under HS 0709.30

Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is classified under HS code 070930. This classification is found within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0709 is a category for "other vegetables, fresh or chilled" that are not specifically identified in the preceding headings (0701 to 0708). Subheading 070930 is the specific international designation for aubergines. To qualify for this code, the eggplant must be in its fresh or chilled state. This means it has not been cooked, frozen, or preserved in brine or vinegar. The term "chilled" generally refers to the product being kept at a low temperature above freezing to maintain freshness during transport. Classification is straightforward under GIR 1, as the product is explicitly named in the nomenclature.

Covers
  • Fresh Italian eggplant
  • Fresh Japanese eggplant
  • Fresh Graffiti eggplant
  • Chilled whole aubergines
  • Fresh Thai eggplant
Also under 0709.30
  • Melissa's Produce Eggplant
  • Sunset Grown Eggplant
  • Whole Foods Market Eggplant
  • Rungis Market Aubergines

Codes often confused with 0709.30

Common mistake. Eggplant is often misclassified under HS code 071080 if it has been frozen, as Chapter 7 distinguishes strictly between fresh/chilled and frozen states. Another common error is using HS code 071290 for dried eggplant. If the eggplant has been grilled or otherwise cooked before being shipped, it must be classified under Chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables), specifically 200490 or 200599, rather than the fresh produce codes of Chapter 7.

0710.80Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen0712.90Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried2004.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen2005.99Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS 070930 (the code used for eggplant), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070930 (the code used for eggplant) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 070930, not only eggplant.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Spain $258M
  2. 2 Netherlands $107M
  3. 3 Mexico $99M

World total: $651M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $125M
  2. 2 United States $104M
  3. 3 France $86M

World total: $667M 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 eggplant

Brazil classifies eggplant under NCM 0709.30.00: HS 0709.30 with 00 added.

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

Questions about eggplant

What is the HS code for Eggplant?

The HS code for Eggplant is 070930 (Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled eggplant (aubergine) is 070930.

How do I classify Eggplant for customs?

Eggplant is classified under HS code 070930 — Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What code is used for frozen eggplant?

Frozen eggplant is classified under HS code 071080, which covers other vegetables that have been frozen.

Which countries are the top exporters of eggplant (HS 070930)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070930 (the code used for eggplant) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($258M, 40% of world exports), the Netherlands ($107M) and Mexico ($99M). World exports came to about $651M, 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 eggplant (HS 070930)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070930 (the code used for eggplant) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($125M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($104M) and France ($86M). World imports came to about $667M, 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 Eggplant the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070930 for Eggplant 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 eggplant in Brazil?

In Brazil, eggplant (HS 070930) is classified under NCM 0709.30.00.