Product classification
HS code for Salsify: 0706.90
Vegetables, root, salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled.
Classification of salsify under HS 0706.90
Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius), often known as the oyster plant due to its flavor when cooked, is classified under HS code 0706.90. This code covers \"Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled.\" As a root vegetable, salsify is grouped with other similar edible roots in Chapter 07, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The classification is straightforward under GIR 1, as the product is explicitly named in the subheadings of 0706. The \"fresh or chilled\" requirement is critical; the vegetable must not be cooked, frozen, or otherwise preserved beyond simple chilling to remain in this category. Salsify is valued for its long, tapered root, and for customs purposes, it is treated similarly to other root crops like parsnips or radishes that are intended for human consumption.
- Covers
- Fresh white salsify roots
- Fresh black salsify (Scorzonera hispanica)
- Chilled salsify for retail sale
- Whole salsify roots with tops removed
- Also under 0706.90
- Love Beets
- Melissa's Produce Celeriac
- Frieda's Specialty Produce Salsify
- Rungis Market Radishes
Codes often confused with 0706.90
Common mistake. Salsify is occasionally misclassified under HS code 0714.90, which covers other roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content like manioc or arrowroot. However, because salsify is specifically named in heading 0706, that heading takes precedence. Another common error is using 0710.80 if the salsify is frozen; frozen vegetables must be classified under heading 0710, not 0706.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070690 (the code used for salsify), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070690 (the code used for salsify) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 070690, not only salsify.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $164M 22% of world exports
- 2 China $139M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $116M 16% of world exports
World total: $733M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $110M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $62M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $55M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $791M 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 salsify
Brazil classifies salsify under NCM 0706.90.00: HS 0706.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about salsify
What is the HS code for Salsify?
The HS code for Salsify is 070690 (Vegetables, root; salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled).
How do I classify Salsify for customs?
Salsify is classified under HS code 070690 — Vegetables, root; salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh salsify?
The HS code for fresh or chilled salsify is 0706.90.
Is black salsify classified differently than white salsify?
No, both white salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) and black salsify (Scorzonera hispanica) are classified under HS code 0706.90 as similar edible roots.
Which countries are the top exporters of salsify (HS 070690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070690 (the code used for salsify) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($164M, 22% of world exports), China ($139M) and Italy ($116M). World exports came to about $733M, 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 salsify (HS 070690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070690 (the code used for salsify) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($110M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($62M) and South Korea ($55M). World imports came to about $791M, 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 Salsify the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070690 for Salsify 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 salsify in Brazil?
In Brazil, salsify (HS 070690) is classified under NCM 0706.90.00.