Product classification
HS code for Sweet potatoes: 0714.20
Vegetable roots and tubers, sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Classification of sweet potatoes under HS 0714.20
Sweet potatoes are classified under HS code 071420. This code is found in Chapter 7, which deals with edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0714 specifically covers roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, such as manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, and sweet potatoes. The subheading 071420 is dedicated to the species Ipomoea batatas. This classification applies to the product in various states: fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried. They may also be sliced or in the form of pellets. The high starch content is the defining botanical characteristic that groups sweet potatoes with other starchy roots rather than with standard green vegetables. It is important to note that this code covers the raw or minimally processed vegetable; once the sweet potatoes are significantly prepared (such as being cooked and canned or turned into flour), the classification shifts to other chapters.
- Covers
- Fresh sweet potatoes (whole)
- Chilled sweet potatoes
- Frozen sweet potatoes (unprocessed beyond freezing)
- Dried sweet potatoes, whether or not sliced
- Sweet potato pellets made from dried and compressed roots
- Sweet potatoes with orange, white, or purple flesh
- Also under 0714.20
- Covington Sweet Potatoes
- Beauregard Sweet Potatoes
- Lamb Weston Sweet Potato Fries
- Trader Joe's Sweet Potato Chips
Codes often confused with 0714.20
Common mistake. Sweet potatoes are most commonly misclassified under HS code 0701, which is reserved for standard potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). Despite the similar name, they belong to different botanical families and are treated separately in the HS nomenclature. Another common error is using HS code 2004 or 2005, which covers vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. If the sweet potatoes have been cooked, fried (like frozen sweet potato fries), or preserved in a way that goes beyond simple drying or freezing, they must be moved to Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071420 (the code used for sweet potatoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071420 (the code used for sweet potatoes) in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 18% 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 071420, not only sweet potatoes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Egypt $236M 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $215M 23% of world exports
- 3 United States $160M 17% of world exports
World total: $931M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $191M 18% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $127M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $93M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 code for sweet potatoes
Brazil classifies sweet potatoes under NCM 0714.20.00: HS 0714.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sweet potatoes
What is the HS code for Sweet potatoes?
The HS code for Sweet potatoes is 071420 (Vegetable roots and tubers; sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets). The HS code for sweet potatoes is 071420, covering fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried forms of the tuber.
How do I classify Sweet potatoes for customs?
Sweet potatoes is classified under HS code 071420 — Vegetable roots and tubers; sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are sweet potato fries classified under 071420?
Generally, no. If the sweet potato fries have been pre-cooked or battered before freezing, they are classified under HS code 200410 or 200520 as prepared vegetable products.
Which countries are the top exporters of sweet potatoes (HS 071420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071420 (the code used for sweet potatoes) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($236M, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($215M) and the United States ($160M). World exports came to about $931M, 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 sweet potatoes (HS 071420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071420 (the code used for sweet potatoes) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($191M, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($127M) and Germany ($93M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Sweet potatoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071420 for Sweet 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 sweet potatoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, sweet potatoes (HS 071420) is classified under NCM 0714.20.00.