Product classification
HS code for Frozen potatoes: 0710.10
Vegetables, potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Classification of frozen potatoes under HS 0710.10
Frozen potatoes are classified under HS code 0710.10 within the Harmonized System. This classification is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The 0710 heading is reserved for vegetables that have been preserved by freezing, whether they are in their raw state or have been subjected to preliminary cooking processes such as steaming or boiling in water. For a product to remain under this code, it must not have undergone further preparation that would move it into Chapter 20, such as frying or the addition of ingredients that constitute a prepared meal. The freezing process must be sufficient to lower the temperature of the product below its freezing point to ensure preservation, and the potatoes must maintain their basic character as a vegetable rather than a processed food preparation.
- Covers
- Whole frozen potatoes
- Diced or cubed frozen potatoes
- Sliced frozen potatoes
- Potatoes cooked by steaming before freezing
- Potatoes boiled in water before freezing
- IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) potato pieces
- Also under 0710.10
- McCain Foods French Fries
- Lamb Weston Potato Wedges
- Simplot Hash Browns
- Ore-Ida Tater Tots
Codes often confused with 0710.10
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion occurs between HS code 0710.10 and HS code 2004.10. While 0710.10 covers potatoes that are simply frozen or steamed/boiled, 2004.10 is used for potatoes that are prepared or preserved by other means, most notably those that are pre-fried (such as typical commercial french fries) or contain added ingredients like flour or spices. Additionally, fresh or chilled potatoes are classified under 0701.90, and should not be confused with the frozen variety.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071010 (the code used for frozen potatoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071010 (the code used for frozen potatoes) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 22% 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 071010, not only frozen potatoes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $30M 14% of world exports
- 2 China $27M 13% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $26M 12% of world exports
World total: $211M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $112M 22% of world imports
- 2 Italy $48M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Japan $35M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $505M 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 potatoes
Brazil classifies frozen potatoes under NCM 0710.10.00: HS 0710.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen potatoes
What is the HS code for Frozen potatoes?
The HS code for Frozen potatoes is 071010 (Vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen). The primary HS code for frozen potatoes that are uncooked or cooked only by steaming or boiling is 0710.10.
How do I classify Frozen potatoes for customs?
Frozen potatoes is classified under HS code 071010 — Vegetables; potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen french fries?
Generally, no. Most commercial frozen french fries are partially fried (par-fried) before freezing, which reclassifies them under HS code 2004.10 as prepared vegetables.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen potatoes (HS 071010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071010 (the code used for frozen potatoes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 14% of world exports), China ($27M) and Belgium ($26M). World exports came to about $211M, 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 potatoes (HS 071010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071010 (the code used for frozen potatoes) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($112M, 22% of world imports), Italy ($48M) and Japan ($35M). World imports came to about $505M, 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 potatoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071010 for Frozen potatoes 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 potatoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen potatoes (HS 071010) is classified under NCM 0710.10.00.