Product classification
HS code for Fresh brussel sprouts: 0704.20
Vegetables, brassica, brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh brussel sprouts under HS 0704.20
Fresh Brussels sprouts are classified under HS code 070420. This classification falls under Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0704 specifically includes cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale, and similar edible brassicas. Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) are uniquely identified by the subheading 070420. This code applies to the sprouts in their fresh or chilled state. Chilling refers to the reduction of temperature, usually to around 0°C to 10°C, to maintain freshness during transport without freezing the vegetable. The sprouts may be presented loose, in retail packaging, or still attached to their growing stalk. As long as they have not been cooked, frozen, or otherwise preserved, they remain under this classification. This specific coding allows for the monitoring of trade volumes and the application of seasonal agricultural tariffs.
- Covers
- Whole fresh Brussels sprouts
- Chilled Brussels sprouts in retail bags
- Brussels sprouts on the stalk (fresh)
- Trimmed or cleaned fresh Brussels sprouts
- Also under 0704.20
- Diablo Brussels sprouts
- Nautic Brussels sprouts
- Franklin Brussels sprouts
Codes often confused with 0704.20
Common mistake. Brussels sprouts are often misclassified under 070490, which is a residual category for "other" edible brassicas like kale or collard greens. Another common error is using 071080, which is the code for frozen vegetables. If the sprouts have been blanched or steamed before being imported, they may fall under Chapter 20 for prepared vegetables. It is essential to confirm the product is raw and not frozen to use 070420.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070420 (the code used for fresh brussel sprouts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070420 (the code used for fresh brussel sprouts) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 070420, not only fresh brussel sprouts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $76M 31% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $68M 28% of world exports
- 3 United States $31M 12% of world exports
World total: $246M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $88M 35% of world imports
- 2 Germany $40M 16% of world imports
- 3 Canada $24M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $253M 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 brussel sprouts
Brazil classifies fresh brussel sprouts under NCM 0704.20.00: HS 0704.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh brussel sprouts
What is the HS code for Fresh brussel sprouts?
The HS code for Fresh brussel sprouts is 070420 (Vegetables, brassica; brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled).
How do I classify Fresh brussel sprouts for customs?
Fresh brussel sprouts is classified under HS code 070420 — Vegetables, brassica; brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh Brussels sprouts?
The HS code for fresh or chilled Brussels sprouts is 070420.
What code is used if the Brussels sprouts are frozen?
Frozen Brussels sprouts are classified under HS code 071080, which covers other vegetables (frozen).
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh brussel sprouts (HS 070420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070420 (the code used for fresh brussel sprouts) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($76M, 31% of world exports), Mexico ($68M) and the United States ($31M). World exports came to about $246M, 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 brussel sprouts (HS 070420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070420 (the code used for fresh brussel sprouts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($88M, 35% of world imports), Germany ($40M) and Canada ($24M). World imports came to about $253M, 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 brussel sprouts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070420 for Fresh brussel sprouts 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 brussel sprouts in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh brussel sprouts (HS 070420) is classified under NCM 0704.20.00.