Product classification
HS code for Seed potatoes: 0701.10
Vegetables, seed potatoes, fresh or chilled.
Classification of seed potatoes under HS 0701.10
Seed potatoes are classified under HS code 070110 because they are specifically designated for planting rather than human consumption or industrial processing. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 0701 covers potatoes, fresh or chilled, and subheading 070110 specifically isolates those intended for seed. To qualify for this classification, the tubers must typically meet specific phytosanitary standards and be certified by national agricultural authorities as being free from pests and diseases. The distinction is critical because seed potatoes often benefit from different tariff rates and are subject to more stringent biological import controls compared to table potatoes classified under 070190.
- Covers
- Certified seed potato tubers
- Mini-tubers produced from tissue culture
- Seed potatoes treated with fungicides for planting
- Specific potato varieties registered for propagation
- Also under 0701.10
- HZPC
- Agrico
- Meijer Potato
- Grimme
Codes often confused with 0701.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 070190, which covers potatoes intended for consumption (table potatoes) or starch manufacturing. While physically similar, the intended use and certification define the 070110 classification. Additionally, frozen potatoes are classified under 071010, and potato flour or flakes fall under Chapter 11. Importers must ensure that the documentation explicitly states the potatoes are for sowing to avoid being taxed at the higher rates often associated with 070190.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070110 (the code used for seed potatoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070110 (the code used for seed potatoes) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 10% 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 070110, not only seed potatoes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $802M 56% of world exports
- 2 France $173M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $96M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $141M 10% of world imports
- 2 Algeria* ~$101M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Egypt $99M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 seed potatoes
Brazil classifies seed potatoes under NCM 0701.10.00: HS 0701.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about seed potatoes
What is the HS code for Seed potatoes?
The HS code for Seed potatoes is 070110 (Vegetables; seed potatoes, fresh or chilled). The HS code for seed potatoes is 070110, which applies to fresh or chilled potatoes specifically for planting.
How do I classify Seed potatoes for customs?
Seed potatoes is classified under HS code 070110 — Vegetables; seed potatoes, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do customs distinguish seed potatoes from table potatoes?
Customs authorities rely on official certification from the exporting country's plant protection organization and specific packaging labels that indicate the tubers are for sowing purposes only.
Which countries are the top exporters of seed potatoes (HS 070110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070110 (the code used for seed potatoes) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($802M, 56% of world exports), France ($173M) and Germany ($96M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 seed potatoes (HS 070110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070110 (the code used for seed potatoes) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($141M, 10% of world imports), Algeria (about $101M) and Egypt ($99M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Seed potatoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070110 for Seed potatoes 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 seed potatoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, seed potatoes (HS 070110) is classified under NCM 0701.10.00.