Product classification

HS code for Pumpkins: 0709.93

Vegetables, pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled.

Classification of pumpkins under HS 0709.93

Pumpkins are classified under HS code 0709.93, which specifically covers pumpkins, squash, and gourds of the genus Cucurbita. This code is situated within Chapter 7, which encompasses edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The classification applies to these items when they are fresh or chilled. The botanical classification as Cucurbita spp. is the primary driver for this specific sub-heading. Whether the pumpkin is intended for culinary use, decorative purposes (such as Halloween), or livestock feed, it remains under 0709.93 as long as it is in its fresh state and has not been processed by freezing, drying, or preservation in brine. The Harmonized System prioritizes the botanical genus for these types of produce to ensure consistency across international borders, regardless of the local common name or intended end-use of the vegetable.

Covers
  • Fresh pumpkins (all varieties of Cucurbita maxima, mixta, moschata, and pepo)
  • Butternut squash and acorn squash
  • Decorative gourds (fresh)
  • Zucchini and summer squash
  • Chilled pumpkins for food processing
  • Giant pumpkins for exhibition
Also under 0709.93
  • Trader Joe's Butternut Squash
  • Whole Foods Organic Pumpkins
  • Del Monte Fresh Produce squash
  • local farm stand gourds

Codes often confused with 0709.93

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0710.80, which covers frozen vegetables. If pumpkins are sliced and frozen for transport, they must be moved from 0709.93 to 0710.80. Similarly, dried pumpkins are classified under 0712.90. Another common error involves pumpkin seeds. If the seeds are imported separately for sowing, they fall under 1209.91; if they are for human consumption (roasted or raw), they are classified under 1202 or 1212 depending on the processing. Finally, canned pumpkin puree is classified under 2005.99 as a prepared vegetable, not as a fresh vegetable.

0710.80Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen0712.90Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried1209.91Seeds; vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing12.02Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken12.12Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.2005.99Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS 070993 (the code used for pumpkins), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070993 (the code used for pumpkins) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 070993, not only pumpkins.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Spain $535M
  2. 2 Mexico $461M
  3. 3 Netherlands $78M

World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $464M
  2. 2 Germany $206M
  3. 3 France $198M

World total: $1.7B 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 pumpkins

Brazil classifies pumpkins under NCM 0709.93.00: HS 0709.93 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about pumpkins

What is the HS code for Pumpkins?

The HS code for Pumpkins is 070993 (Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled). Fresh or chilled pumpkins are classified under HS code 0709.93.

How do I classify Pumpkins for customs?

Pumpkins is classified under HS code 070993 — Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are decorative Halloween pumpkins classified differently?

No, even if intended for decoration, fresh pumpkins are still classified under HS code 0709.93 because the HS system classifies them based on their botanical nature as vegetables.

Which countries are the top exporters of pumpkins (HS 070993)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070993 (the code used for pumpkins) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($535M, 33% of world exports), Mexico ($461M) and the Netherlands ($78M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 pumpkins (HS 070993)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070993 (the code used for pumpkins) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($464M, 27% of world imports), Germany ($206M) and France ($198M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 Pumpkins the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070993 for Pumpkins 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 pumpkins in Brazil?

In Brazil, pumpkins (HS 070993) is classified under NCM 0709.93.00.