Product classification
HS code for Frozen corn: 0710.40
Vegetables, sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Classification of frozen corn under HS 0710.40
Frozen corn, specifically sweetcorn, is classified under HS code 0710.40. This classification follows the guidelines of Chapter 7, which encompasses edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0710 is dedicated to vegetables that are frozen, whether uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water. Sweetcorn is uniquely positioned in the HS system; while most corn (maize) is treated as a cereal in Chapter 10, sweetcorn is treated as a vegetable. The classification 0710.40 applies to sweetcorn that has been harvested while the kernels are still tender and then preserved through freezing. This includes corn that has undergone a blanching process, which is a standard industrial practice to deactivate enzymes before freezing, as this is considered a form of steaming or boiling allowed under this heading.
- Covers
- Frozen sweetcorn on the cob
- Frozen sweetcorn kernels (cut from the cob)
- Blanched frozen sweetcorn
- Frozen organic sweetcorn
- Frozen sweetcorn mixtures (where corn is the primary component)
- Also under 0710.40
- Birds Eye Frozen Sweetcorn
- Green Giant Frozen Niblets
- Pictsweet Farms Frozen Corn on the Cob
- store-brand frozen sweetcorn
Codes often confused with 0710.40
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 1005.90, which covers maize (corn) as a cereal grain. The distinction lies in the variety and the state of the product; sweetcorn is a vegetable (Chapter 7), while field corn used for flour or animal feed is a cereal (Chapter 10). Additionally, HS code 2004.90 is often incorrectly used for frozen corn that has been prepared with other ingredients like butter or sauces. If the corn is part of a complex prepared dish, it moves from Chapter 7 to Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071040 (the code used for frozen corn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071040 (the code used for frozen corn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, 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 071040, not only frozen corn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $81M 15% of world exports
- 2 United States $79M 14% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $56M 10% of world exports
World total: $560M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $86M 15% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $67M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $63M 11% of world imports
World total: $579M 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 frozen corn
Brazil classifies frozen corn under NCM 0710.40.00: HS 0710.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen corn
What is the HS code for Frozen corn?
The HS code for Frozen corn is 071040 (Vegetables; sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen). The HS code for frozen sweetcorn is 0710.40, covering both kernels and corn on the cob.
How do I classify Frozen corn for customs?
Frozen corn is classified under HS code 071040 — Vegetables; sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is frozen corn in a butter sauce classified here?
No, frozen corn with added ingredients like butter or seasonings is typically classified under HS code 2004.90 as a prepared vegetable.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen corn (HS 071040)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071040 (the code used for frozen corn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($81M, 15% of world exports), the United States ($79M) and Hungary ($56M). World exports came to about $560M, 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 frozen corn (HS 071040)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071040 (the code used for frozen corn) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($86M, 15% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($67M) and the United States ($63M). World imports came to about $579M, 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 Frozen corn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071040 for Frozen corn 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 frozen corn in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen corn (HS 071040) is classified under NCM 0710.40.00.