Product classification
HS code for Onion powder: 0712.20
Vegetables, onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried.
Classification of onion powder under HS 0712.20
Onion powder is classified under HS code 0712.20. This classification falls under Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Specifically, heading 0712 is dedicated to dried vegetables, whether whole, cut, sliced, broken, or in powder form, but not further prepared. Onion powder is produced by dehydrating fresh onions and then grinding them into a fine powder. Even though it is often used as a flavoring agent similar to spices, the Harmonized System classifies it based on its botanical origin as a vegetable. As long as the powder consists of 100% dried onion without the addition of other ingredients like salt, anti-caking agents, or other spices, it remains within this code. The processing—drying and grinding—is considered a basic preservation and presentation method that does not change the essential character of the vegetable. This classification is vital for customs because dried vegetables often carry different tariff rates and phytosanitary requirements compared to prepared seasonings or spices found in Chapter 9 or Chapter 21.
- Covers
- Dehydrated onion powder
- Granulated dried onion
- Ground dried onions
- Pure onion flour
- Dried onion flakes (if ground to powder)
- Also under 0712.20
- McCormick Dried Minced Onion
- Badia Onion Powder
- Litehouse Freeze Dried Onions
- Frontier Co-op Dried Onion Flakes
- Spice Islands Onion Powder.
Codes often confused with 0712.20
Common mistake. Onion powder is frequently misclassified under HS code 0910.99, which covers other spices. However, onions are botanically vegetables and are explicitly excluded from Chapter 9. Another common error is HS code 2103.90 for prepared seasonings. If the onion powder contains salt, MSG, or other spices, it must be classified under 2103 as a mixed seasoning rather than a pure dried vegetable.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071220 (the code used for onion powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071220 (the code used for onion powder) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 071220, not only onion powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $243M 37% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $123M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $68M 10% of world exports
World total: $656M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $70M 11% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $42M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $41M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $640M 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 onion powder
Brazil classifies onion powder under NCM 0712.20.00: HS 0712.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about onion powder
What is the HS code for Onion powder?
The HS code for Onion powder is 071220 (Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried).
How do I classify Onion powder for customs?
Onion powder is classified under HS code 071220 — Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for pure onion powder?
The HS code for pure, 100% onion powder is 0712.20.
Does onion powder with anti-caking agents stay in 0712.20?
Generally, if the anti-caking agent is added in small quantities for technical necessity, it may stay in 0712.20, but significant additives may push it to 2103.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of onion powder (HS 071220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071220 (the code used for onion powder) in UN Comtrade data were India ($243M, 37% of world exports), Egypt ($123M) and the United States ($68M). World exports came to about $656M, 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 onion powder (HS 071220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071220 (the code used for onion powder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($70M, 11% of world imports), Indonesia ($42M) and the United Kingdom ($41M). World imports came to about $640M, 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 Onion powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071220 for Onion powder 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 onion powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, onion powder (HS 071220) is classified under NCM 0712.20.00.