Product classification
HS code for Shallots: 0703.10
Vegetables, alliaceous, onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Classification of shallots under HS 0703.10
Shallots are classified under HS code 0703.10, which covers onions and shallots, fresh or chilled. This classification is part of Chapter 7, which includes edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The Harmonized System groups shallots with onions because they belong to the same botanical genus (Allium) and share similar physical characteristics and culinary applications. Under GRI 1, the heading 0703 specifically names shallots. The subheading 0703.10 is further divided in many national tariffs to distinguish between onions and shallots, but at the international six-digit level, they share the same code. This classification applies only to shallots that are in a fresh or chilled state; once they are processed through drying, freezing, or preservation in brine, they move to different headings within Chapter 7 or Chapter 20.
- Covers
- Fresh grey shallots (Allium oschaninii)
- Fresh Jersey or pink shallots (Allium ascalonicum)
- Chilled shallots intended for immediate consumption
- Shallots with stems removed and outer skins intact
- Fresh shallots sold in bulk or retail packaging
- Also under 0703.10
- Vidalia onions
- Walla Walla onions
- Spanish onions
- French shallots
Codes often confused with 0703.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for shallots is HS code 0703.20, which is reserved for garlic. While both are alliaceous vegetables, they are distinct subheadings. Another common error involves dried shallots, which should be classified under 0712.20 (for dried onions and shallots) rather than 0703.10. If the shallots are prepared or preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, they must be classified under 2001.90. Additionally, shallots intended for planting (sets) are still classified under 0703.10 unless they are specifically identified as nursery stock under 0601.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070310 (the code used for shallots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070310 (the code used for shallots) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.1% 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 070310, not only shallots.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.0B 25% of world exports
- 2 China $457M 11% of world exports
- 3 India $402M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $368M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $311M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $259M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 codes for shallots
Brazil splits HS 0703.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0703.10.11Onions for sowing
- 0703.10.19Fresh or chilled onions, not for sowing
- 0703.10.21Shallots for sowing
- 0703.10.29Fresh or chilled shallots, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shallots
What is the HS code for Shallots?
The HS code for Shallots is 070310 (Vegetables, alliaceous; onions and shallots, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled shallots is 0703.10, which is shared with onions.
How do I classify Shallots for customs?
Shallots is classified under HS code 070310 — Vegetables, alliaceous; onions and shallots, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include fried or crispy shallots?
No, fried or crispy shallots are considered prepared food and are typically classified under heading 2005 as other vegetables prepared or preserved.
Which countries are the top exporters of shallots (HS 070310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070310 (the code used for shallots) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.0B, 25% of world exports), China ($457M) and India ($402M). World exports came to about $4.2B, 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 shallots (HS 070310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070310 (the code used for shallots) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($368M, 9.1% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($311M) and Germany ($259M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 Shallots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070310 for Shallots 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 shallots in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 070310 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for shallots depends on the product's details: 0703.10.11 (Onions for sowing), 0703.10.19 (Fresh or chilled onions, not for sowing), 0703.10.21 (Shallots for sowing), 0703.10.29 (Fresh or chilled shallots, not for sowing).