Product classification
HS code for Olives: 0709.92
Vegetables, olives, fresh or chilled.
Classification of olives under HS 0709.92
Fresh or chilled olives are classified under HS code 0709.92 according to the nomenclature of the Harmonized System. Chapter 7 covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0709 is a residual heading for "other vegetables, fresh or chilled" that are not specifically named in headings 0701 through 0708. Within this heading, subheading 0709.92 provides a specific code for olives. This classification applies to olives that have not been processed beyond chilling. If the olives are imported in a state intended for immediate consumption or for the extraction of oil, but remain fresh or chilled, they fall under this code. It is important to distinguish these from olives that have been provisionally preserved or prepared. The classification follows GRI 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes. The state of the vegetable—whether it is fresh, chilled, frozen, or preserved—is the primary determinant for classification within Chapter 7 or Chapter 20.
- Covers
- Fresh olives, unprocessed
- Chilled olives (maintained at low temperature without freezing)
- Olives intended for oil production, if fresh
- Whole olives with or without stones, fresh
- Also under 0709.92
- Olives from groves in Andalusia
- Greek fresh olives for oil production
- California fresh Mission olives
- Italian fresh Coratina olives
Codes often confused with 0709.92
Common mistake. Olives are frequently misclassified under HS code 0711.20 or 2005.70. Code 0711.20 is for olives provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. Code 2005.70 is for olives prepared or preserved by methods other than vinegar or acetic acid, such as canned or bottled olives ready for consumption. Fresh olives (0709.92) must not have undergone any such preservation processes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070992 (the code used for olives), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070992 (the code used for olives) in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 29% 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 070992, not only olives.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $83M 53% of world exports
- 2 Spain $30M 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $15M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $156M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $47M 29% of world imports
- 2 Italy $28M 18% of world imports
- 3 Spain $28M 17% of world imports
World total: $162M 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 olives
Brazil classifies olives under NCM 0709.92.00: HS 0709.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about olives
What is the HS code for Olives?
The HS code for Olives is 070992 (Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled).
How do I classify Olives for customs?
Olives is classified under HS code 070992 — Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh olives?
The HS code for fresh or chilled olives is 0709.92.
Are olives in brine classified under 0709.92?
No, olives in brine are typically classified under 0711.20 if they are provisionally preserved, or 2005.70 if they are prepared and ready to eat.
Which countries are the top exporters of olives (HS 070992)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070992 (the code used for olives) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($83M, 53% of world exports), Spain ($30M) and the Netherlands ($15M). World exports came to about $156M, 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 olives (HS 070992)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070992 (the code used for olives) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($47M, 29% of world imports), Italy ($28M) and Spain ($28M). World imports came to about $162M, 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 Olives the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070992 for Olives 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 olives in Brazil?
In Brazil, olives (HS 070992) is classified under NCM 0709.92.00.