Product classification
HS code for Frozen spinach: 0710.30
Vegetables, spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Classification of frozen spinach under HS 0710.30
Frozen spinach is classified under HS code 071030 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. This classification falls within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Specifically, heading 0710 is reserved for vegetables that have been preserved by freezing. Subheading 071030 is dedicated to spinach, including New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach). To qualify for this classification, the spinach must be in a frozen state, having been cooled below its freezing point until it is frozen throughout. The Harmonized System allows for the spinach to be either uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water prior to the freezing process. This pre-treatment, often referred to as blanching, is a standard industrial method used to deactivate enzymes, thereby preserving the vegetable's color, texture, and nutritional profile during long-term cold storage. The classification is strictly based on the botanical nature of the plant and the physical state of preservation.
- Covers
- Whole leaf frozen spinach
- Chopped frozen spinach
- Frozen spinach nuggets or portions
- Blanched frozen New Zealand spinach
- Frozen orache spinach (garden spinach)
- Frozen spinach blocks
- Also under 0710.30
- Birds Eye Frozen Chopped Spinach
- Green Giant Frozen Leaf Spinach
- Pictsweet Farms Frozen Spinach
- store-brand frozen spinach
Codes often confused with 0710.30
Common mistake. Frozen spinach is frequently misclassified under HS code 070970, which is intended for fresh or chilled spinach. The primary distinction is the temperature and state of preservation; once the product is frozen throughout, it must move to heading 0710. Another common error involves HS code 200490, which covers other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen. If the spinach has been further prepared beyond simple boiling or steaming—for example, if it has been seasoned with salt, spices, butter, or cream sauces—it is no longer classified in Chapter 7 and must be moved to Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071030 (the code used for frozen spinach), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071030 (the code used for frozen spinach) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 20% 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 071030, not only frozen spinach.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $143M 35% of world exports
- 2 China $108M 26% of world exports
- 3 Spain $32M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $411M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $86M 20% of world imports
- 2 United States $55M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $45M 11% of world imports
World total: $428M 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 spinach
Brazil classifies frozen spinach under NCM 0710.30.00: HS 0710.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen spinach
What is the HS code for Frozen spinach?
The HS code for Frozen spinach is 071030 (Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen). The primary HS code for frozen spinach, including garden, New Zealand, and orache spinach, is 071030.
How do I classify Frozen spinach for customs?
Frozen spinach is classified under HS code 071030 — Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can frozen spinach contain additives under this code?
Under heading 0710, the spinach may contain small amounts of salt or anti-caking agents, but if it contains sauces or significant seasonings, it may be reclassified under heading 2004.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen spinach (HS 071030)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071030 (the code used for frozen spinach) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($143M, 35% of world exports), China ($108M) and Spain ($32M). World exports came to about $411M, 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 spinach (HS 071030)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071030 (the code used for frozen spinach) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($86M, 20% of world imports), the United States ($55M) and Germany ($45M). World imports came to about $428M, 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 spinach the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071030 for Frozen spinach 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 spinach in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen spinach (HS 071030) is classified under NCM 0710.30.00.