Product classification
HS code for Fresh tomatoes: 0702.00
Vegetables, tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh tomatoes under HS 0702.00
HS code 0702.00 is the international standard for classifying fresh or chilled tomatoes. This heading is part of Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The classification is straightforward as it encompasses all varieties of the species Solanum lycopersicum, regardless of their size, shape, or color, provided they are fresh or chilled. This includes cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, and standard beefsteak tomatoes. The "chilled" designation means the temperature has been reduced to generally around 0 to 10 degrees Celsius to prolong shelf life without freezing the cellular structure of the vegetable. It is important to note that this code only applies to raw tomatoes. Once a tomato has been processed—whether by cooking, steaming, boiling, or preserving in vinegar or acetic acid—it is no longer classified in Chapter 7 and instead moves to Chapter 20. This code is essential for applying seasonal tariffs that many countries use to protect local agriculture.
- Covers
- Fresh cherry tomatoes
- Chilled vine-ripened tomatoes
- Fresh organic tomatoes
- Green fresh tomatoes
- Fresh plum or roma tomatoes
- Also under 0702.00
- Campari tomatoes
- Kumato tomatoes
- San Marzano tomatoes
- UglyRipe tomatoes
Codes often confused with 0702.00
Common mistake. Fresh tomatoes are often confused with 2002.10, which covers tomatoes prepared or preserved whole or in pieces. The distinction is that 0702.00 is for raw, fresh products, while 2002.10 is for processed products (like canned tomatoes). Another common error is 0712.90, which is used for dried tomatoes. If the tomatoes have been dehydrated, they must be moved to the dried vegetable category. Finally, tomato seedlings for planting are classified under 0602.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070200 (the code used for fresh tomatoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070200 (the code used for fresh tomatoes) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 070200, not only fresh tomatoes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $2.7B 23% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.3B 20% of world exports
- 3 Morocco $1.4B 12% of world exports
World total: $11.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.0B 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 16% of world imports
- 3 France $1.2B 10% of world imports
World total: $11.5B 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 tomatoes
Brazil classifies fresh tomatoes under NCM 0702.00.00: HS 0702.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh tomatoes
What is the HS code for Fresh tomatoes?
The HS code for Fresh tomatoes is 070200 (Vegetables; tomatoes, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled tomatoes is 0702.00.
How do I classify Fresh tomatoes for customs?
Fresh tomatoes is classified under HS code 070200 — Vegetables; tomatoes, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are sun-dried tomatoes classified under 0702.00?
No, sun-dried tomatoes are classified under HS code 0712.90 as dried vegetables or under Chapter 20 if further prepared.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh tomatoes (HS 070200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070200 (the code used for fresh tomatoes) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($2.7B, 23% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.3B) and Morocco ($1.4B). World exports came to about $11.7B, 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 tomatoes (HS 070200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070200 (the code used for fresh tomatoes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.0B, 26% of world imports), Germany ($1.9B) and France ($1.2B). World imports came to about $11.5B, 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 tomatoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070200 for Fresh tomatoes 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 tomatoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh tomatoes (HS 070200) is classified under NCM 0702.00.00.