Product classification
HS code for Fresh cauliflower: 0704.10
Vegetables, brassica, cauliflowers and broccoli, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh cauliflower under HS 0704.10
The classification of fresh cauliflower under HS code 070410 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Chapter 7 of the HS nomenclature is dedicated to edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Within this chapter, Heading 0704 specifically covers brassicas, which include cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale, and similar edible products of the genus Brassica. Subheading 070410 is specifically designated for cauliflowers and headed broccoli. For a product to fall under this code, it must be in a fresh or chilled state. Freshness refers to the vegetable being in its natural, unprocessed state after harvest. Chilling refers to the process of lowering the temperature of the product, typically to a range between 0°C and 10°C, to preserve its freshness during transport and storage without freezing it. This classification is crucial because it distinguishes these fresh products from those that have been frozen (heading 0710), dried (heading 0712), or otherwise preserved. The classification also excludes cauliflower that has been provisionally preserved in brine or other solutions (heading 0711). Accurate classification ensures that the correct customs duties are applied and that the product complies with specific phytosanitary regulations required for fresh produce imports. Importers must ensure that the product has not undergone any boiling or steaming, as such processes would change the classification to heading 0710 if frozen or 0712 if dried.
- Covers
- Fresh whole cauliflower
- Chilled cauliflower florets
- Fresh headed broccoli
- Chilled purple cauliflower
- Fresh Romanesco broccoli
- Also under 0704.10
- Romanesco
- Calabrese broccoli
- Snowball cauliflower
- Graffiti cauliflower
Codes often confused with 0704.10
Common mistake. Fresh cauliflower is frequently confused with frozen cauliflower, which is classified under HS code 071080. The distinction lies entirely in the temperature and state of preservation; once the product is frozen, it moves from heading 0704 to 0710. Additionally, dried cauliflower is classified under 071290. Another common error involves confusing cauliflower with other brassicas like Brussels sprouts, which are classified under 070420.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070410 (the code used for fresh cauliflower), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070410 (the code used for fresh cauliflower) 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 cauliflower.
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 cauliflower
Brazil classifies fresh cauliflower 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 cauliflower
What is the HS code for Fresh cauliflower?
The HS code for Fresh cauliflower is 070410 (Vegetables, brassica; cauliflowers and broccoli, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled cauliflower is 070410.
How do I classify Fresh cauliflower for customs?
Fresh cauliflower is classified under HS code 070410 — Vegetables, brassica; cauliflowers and broccoli, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen cauliflower?
No, frozen cauliflower is classified under HS code 071080, as Chapter 7 distinguishes between fresh/chilled and frozen vegetables.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh cauliflower (HS 070410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070410 (the code used for fresh cauliflower) 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 cauliflower (HS 070410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070410 (the code used for fresh cauliflower) 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 cauliflower the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070410 for Fresh cauliflower 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 cauliflower in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh cauliflower (HS 070410) is classified under NCM 0704.10.00.