HS Code 0701
Fresh or Chilled Potatoes
HS code 0701 covers fresh or chilled potatoes, including those for seed or industrial use, excluding frozen, cooked, or otherwise processed potato products.
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HS Code 0701 — Fresh or Chilled Potatoes
This heading covers all varieties of potatoes in their fresh or chilled state. It includes seed potatoes for planting as well as those intended for human consumption or starch production.
What's included
- Seed potatoes
- Russet potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chilled maincrop potatoes
What's excluded
- Frozen potatoes → use
0710(Frozen vegetables fall under heading 0710.) - Sweet potatoes → use
0714(Sweet potatoes are considered roots/tubers with high starch content in 0714.)
Common examples
- Certified seed potatoes for farming
- Fresh Maris Piper potatoes
- Chilled baby potatoes for retail
- Bulk potatoes for starch processing
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 0701 and 0714?
0701 is for common potatoes (Solanum tuberosum), while 0714 is for high-starch roots like sweet potatoes and cassava.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
- Documentation: Seed potatoes require specific certification for genetic purity and disease-free status.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: France, Netherlands, Germany
- Top importers: Belgium, Spain, Egypt
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Key takeaway
Potatoes are highly regulated due to soil-borne pathogens; ensure the cargo is clean and certified.
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