Product classification
HS code for Frozen sweetcorn: 0710.40
Vegetables, sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Classification of frozen sweetcorn under HS 0710.40
Frozen sweetcorn is classified under HS code 071040. This classification is situated within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System, which covers edible vegetables. Heading 0710 is dedicated to vegetables that are preserved by freezing. Subheading 071040 specifically identifies sweetcorn (Zea mays var. saccharata). In the context of the Harmonized System, sweetcorn is treated as a vegetable rather than a cereal, provided it is harvested at an immature stage for human consumption. The product may be presented as whole cobs or as individual kernels that have been removed from the cob. To fall under this code, the sweetcorn must be uncooked or may have been cooked by steaming or boiling in water (blanching) before being frozen. The freezing process must be thorough, ensuring the product is maintained at temperatures well below freezing to prevent spoilage and maintain the vegetable's characteristics.
- Covers
- Frozen sweetcorn on the cob
- Frozen sweetcorn kernels
- Blanched frozen sweetcorn
- Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) sweetcorn kernels
- Frozen organic sweetcorn
- 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. Sweetcorn is frequently misclassified under HS code 100590, which covers maize (corn) as a cereal. The distinction lies in the variety and the stage of harvest; sweetcorn (Zea mays var. saccharata) is a vegetable, while field corn used for grain or flour is a cereal. Another common error is using HS code 070999 for fresh sweetcorn. Furthermore, if the sweetcorn is prepared or preserved in ways not involving freezing—such as being canned in brine or vacuum-packed—it is classified under HS code 200580. Importers must distinguish between the simple frozen vegetable and prepared vegetable products.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071040 (the code used for frozen sweetcorn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071040 (the code used for frozen sweetcorn) 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 sweetcorn.
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 sweetcorn
Brazil classifies frozen sweetcorn 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 sweetcorn
What is the HS code for Frozen sweetcorn?
The HS code for Frozen sweetcorn is 071040 (Vegetables; sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen). The specific HS code for frozen sweetcorn, whether on the cob or as kernels, is 071040.
How do I classify Frozen sweetcorn for customs?
Frozen sweetcorn 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 sweetcorn on the cob classified differently than kernels?
No, both frozen sweetcorn on the cob and frozen sweetcorn kernels fall under the same HS code, 071040.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen sweetcorn (HS 071040)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071040 (the code used for frozen sweetcorn) 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 sweetcorn (HS 071040)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071040 (the code used for frozen sweetcorn) 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 sweetcorn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071040 for Frozen sweetcorn 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 sweetcorn in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen sweetcorn (HS 071040) is classified under NCM 0710.40.00.