Product classification
HS code for Fresh broccoli: 0704.10
Vegetables, brassica, cauliflowers and broccoli, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh broccoli under HS 0704.10
Fresh broccoli is classified under HS code 0704.10, which is situated within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System, covering edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0704 is designated for cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale, and similar edible brassicas. The subheading 0704.10 specifically groups together cauliflowers and headed broccoli. The classification is based on the botanical genus Brassica and the physical state of the vegetable at the time of import or export. To qualify for this code, the broccoli must be in a fresh or chilled state. Chilling involves reducing the temperature of the vegetable to approximately 0°C to maintain its freshness without reaching the freezing point. This classification applies to the vegetable regardless of whether it is presented as a whole head or as florets, provided no further processing such as blanching or cooking has occurred.
- Covers
- Fresh headed broccoli (calabrese)
- Chilled broccoli florets
- Fresh sprouting broccoli
- Chilled purple sprouting broccoli
- Fresh broccoli crowns
- Also under 0704.10
- Romanesco
- Calabrese broccoli
- Snowball cauliflower
- Graffiti cauliflower
Codes often confused with 0704.10
Common mistake. Broccoli is often misclassified under HS code 0704.90, which is a residual category for 'other' edible brassicas like Brussels sprouts or kale. Another frequent error involves frozen broccoli, which must be classified under HS code 0710.80. If the broccoli has been prepared or preserved in a way not covered by Chapter 7 (such as being pickled), it would move to Chapter 20. It is also important not to confuse broccoli with broccolini or Chinese broccoli (Gai Lan), which may fall under 0704.90 depending on local customs rulings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070410 (the code used for fresh broccoli), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070410 (the code used for fresh broccoli) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, 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 070410, not only fresh broccoli.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $704M 31% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $363M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $334M 15% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $321M 16% of world imports
- 2 Canada $221M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $189M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 fresh broccoli
Brazil classifies fresh broccoli under NCM 0704.10.00: HS 0704.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh broccoli
What is the HS code for Fresh broccoli?
The HS code for Fresh broccoli is 070410 (Vegetables, brassica; cauliflowers and broccoli, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled broccoli is 0704.10.
How do I classify Fresh broccoli for customs?
Fresh broccoli is classified under HS code 070410 — Vegetables, brassica; cauliflowers and broccoli, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is frozen broccoli covered under this code?
No, frozen broccoli is classified under HS code 0710.80, as Chapter 7 distinguishes between fresh/chilled and frozen vegetables.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh broccoli (HS 070410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070410 (the code used for fresh broccoli) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($704M, 31% of world exports), Mexico ($363M) and China ($334M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 fresh broccoli (HS 070410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070410 (the code used for fresh broccoli) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($321M, 16% of world imports), Canada ($221M) and Germany ($189M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Fresh broccoli the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070410 for Fresh broccoli 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 fresh broccoli in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh broccoli (HS 070410) is classified under NCM 0704.10.00.