Product classification

HS code for Fresh garlic: 0703.20

Vegetables, alliaceous, garlic, fresh or chilled.

Classification of fresh garlic under HS 0703.20

Fresh garlic is classified under HS code 0703.20. This code is situated within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0703 is dedicated to alliaceous vegetables, including onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, and other similar vegetables. The subheading 0703.20 specifically targets garlic. For classification purposes, the garlic must be in a fresh or chilled state. This includes whole garlic bulbs, individual cloves, and even peeled garlic cloves, provided they have not been further processed by cooking or preservation in vinegar. The distinction between "fresh" and "dried" is critical; while garlic is often cured (surface dried) to ensure skins are papery and the bulb is stable for transport, it is still considered fresh under 0703.20 unless it has been dehydrated to the point of being "dried" as defined in heading 0712. This code is frequently subject to specific trade measures, such as anti-dumping duties or quotas in various jurisdictions, making accurate classification essential for legal importation and duty calculation.

Covers
  • Fresh whole garlic bulbs
  • Chilled garlic bulbs
  • Fresh peeled garlic cloves
  • Fresh green garlic (young garlic)
Also under 0703.20
  • California Early
  • Rocambole
  • Creole
  • Inchelium Red
  • Music

Codes often confused with 0703.20

Common mistake. Fresh garlic is most commonly misclassified under HS code 0712.90, which covers dried or dehydrated vegetables. If the garlic has been sliced and dried or powdered, it must move to 0712. Another common error is using HS code 2005.99 for pickled garlic or garlic preserved in jars of oil or vinegar; these are considered prepared vegetables. Additionally, garlic seed for sowing is sometimes confused with commercial garlic, though it generally shares the same code unless specified otherwise by local customs subdivisions.

0712.90Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried07.12Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared2005.99Vegetable 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 070320 (the code used for fresh garlic), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070320 (the code used for fresh garlic) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 15% 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 070320, not only fresh garlic.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.6B
  2. 2 Spain $507M
  3. 3 Netherlands $175M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $581M
  2. 2 United States $282M
  3. 3 Malaysia $260M

World total: $3.9B 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 codes for fresh garlic

Brazil splits HS 0703.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about fresh garlic

What is the HS code for Fresh garlic?

The HS code for Fresh garlic is 070320 (Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled garlic is 0703.20.

How do I classify Fresh garlic for customs?

Fresh garlic is classified under HS code 070320 — Vegetables, alliaceous; garlic, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is peeled garlic classified differently?

No, fresh peeled garlic cloves are still classified under HS code 0703.20, provided they have not been cooked or preserved in a medium like oil or vinegar.

Which countries are the top exporters of fresh garlic (HS 070320)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070320 (the code used for fresh garlic) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 67% of world exports), Spain ($507M) and the Netherlands ($175M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of fresh garlic (HS 070320)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070320 (the code used for fresh garlic) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($581M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($282M) and Malaysia ($260M). World imports came to about $3.9B, 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 Fresh garlic the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070320 for Fresh garlic 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 garlic in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 070320 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fresh garlic depends on the product's details: 0703.20.10 (Garlic for sowing), 0703.20.90 (Fresh or chilled garlic, not for sowing).