TradeTools

HS-4 · Heading

0703Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled

Chapter 07: Edible vegetables

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 0703 when importing fresh or chilled onions, shallots, garlic, or leeks. For example, if you’re bringing in a shipment of fresh onions from Mexico, this code applies. Knowing the right classification helps avoid delays at customs.

When deciding between subheadings, consider the specific vegetable type. For instance, HS-6 070310 is for fresh or chilled onions and shallots, while HS-6 070320 is designated for fresh or chilled garlic. If your shipment includes a mix, you’ll need to classify them separately.

If your shipment contains leeks or other alliaceous vegetables not specifically listed, you should use HS-6 070390. This line covers leeks and any other similar vegetables that don’t fall under the first two categories, ensuring you classify everything correctly.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.

HS-4 0703 · onions import code · fresh garlic classification · alliaceous vegetables · customs HS-6 codes · importing leeks · chilled vegetables · onions and shallots · vegetable tariff codes · fresh produce import · customs classification for garlic · vegetables n.e.c.

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

  • Fresh onions from the United States
  • Chilled shallots imported from France
  • Garlic bulbs sourced from China
  • Leeks from Canada, fresh and ready for market
  • Mixed shipment of onions and garlic
  • Alliaceous vegetables for culinary use in restaurants
  • Fresh leeks for grocery distribution

Common questions

Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.

What is the HS code for fresh onions?

Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.

How to classify garlic for import?

Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.

What are alliaceous vegetables?

Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.

Which HS-6 code for leeks?

Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.

Can I mix onions and garlic under one HS code?

Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.

What are the customs duties for fresh vegetables?

Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.

How to avoid customs delays for vegetable shipments?

Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.

Related topics

Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.

importing fresh onions from Mexico

Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.

classification of garlic for customs

Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.

HS code for chilled shallots

Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.

how to declare leeks at customs

Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.

alliaceous vegetables import regulations

Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.

understanding HS-4 0703 for vegetables

Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.

customs process for fresh produce

Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.

duty rates for importing garlic

Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of vegetables fall under HS-4 0703?
HS-4 0703 includes fresh or chilled onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, and other alliaceous vegetables.
How do I classify a mixed shipment of onions and garlic?
You need to use separate HS-6 codes: **070310** for onions and shallots, and **070320** for garlic.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 070390?
N.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' which includes leeks and other alliaceous vegetables not specifically mentioned.
Are there specific import regulations for garlic?
Yes, garlic has specific import regulations that may include phytosanitary certificates and tariffs.
Can I import fresh leeks without a permit?
It depends on your country's regulations. Check with your local customs authority for specific import requirements.

Continue classification

Next best action

Pick one of these actions to move from reading to a defensible classification decision.

Browse this heading in the lookup

Heading-browse mode uses HS-6 070300 (first line of this block).

HS-6 subheadings (3)

← HS-4 directory (chapter 07)