Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption (heading 0711): importing markets
HS 0711 covers vegetables provisionally preserved, for example in brine or sulphur water, but unsuitable for immediate consumption. In 2025, Italy was…
Published on 15 October 2026Updated on 15 October 2026
HS 0711 covers vegetables provisionally preserved, for example in brine or sulphur water, but unsuitable for immediate consumption. In 2025, Italy was the largest importer by value in UN Comtrade, at about USD 147 million, ahead of Spain, Brazil and Japan. For an exporter from Spain, the first step is to identify the exact subheading of the product.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 15 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0711
- Chapter
- 07 · Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible
- Subheadings
- 7
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Italy | 147,043,838 |
| Spain | 81,150,540 |
| Brazil | 58,963,066 |
| Japan | 58,026,552 |
| France | 55,439,789 |
| Poland | 48,287,952 |
| United States | 46,205,310 |
| Germany | 38,417,833 |
| United Kingdom | 28,034,233 |
| Belgium | 22,018,017 |
| Australia | 17,432,989 |
| South Korea | 16,578,862 |
| Türkiye | 16,389,933 |
| Chile | 15,517,592 |
| Netherlands | 14,955,329 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 15 October 2026
What to know before exporting HS 0711
Heading 0711 belongs to chapter 07, vegetables and certain roots and tubers. It groups vegetables that have been preserved only temporarily, to survive transport or storage, and that need further processing before they can be eaten. It has 7 subheadings.
The product is usually an input for the food industry, not a retail item. That shapes the buyer: in this heading, the customer is typically a processor or packer that finishes the product, not a consumer-facing brand.
The market table shows that demand is spread across several regions. Italy and Spain lead, followed by Brazil, Japan, France and Poland. Several of the top importers are in the European Union, which matters for an exporter from Spain because shipments within the EU do not go through customs clearance in the same way as exports to third countries.
The tariff does not depend on the four-digit heading. It depends on the subheading, which is set by the vegetable and the preservation method, and on the agreement in force between the EU and the destination. For an exporter from Spain, the duty for each destination is checked in Access2Markets by entering the full code and the country.
Import requirements, such as phytosanitary certificates, labelling or residue limits, also vary by country and by product. They are checked for the specific destination in Access2Markets and with the plant health authority of the importing country before the first shipment.
Read the import figures as demand declared by each country from the world, not as sales available to a given supplier. Countries report with a delay, and 2025 is the latest period with consolidated data in the table. A large importer can also be a re-exporter or a processing hub, so the volume does not by itself indicate how open the market is to a new supplier.
Source: Comisión Europea – Access2MarketsData for 2025Verified on 15 October 2026
Frequently asked questions about HS 0711
What products are classified under HS 0711?
HS 0711 covers vegetables that are provisionally preserved, for instance in brine, in sulphur water or in other preserving solutions, but are unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. The exact subheading depends on the vegetable. The heading has 7 subheadings.
Which countries import the most under HS 0711?
By value declared to UN Comtrade for 2025, the largest importers were Italy (about USD 147 million), Spain (about USD 81 million), Brazil (about USD 59 million) and Japan (about USD 58 million). France and Poland follow.
How do I find the import duty for HS 0711 from Spain?
The duty depends on the full subheading and on the destination. For an exporter from Spain, it is looked up in Access2Markets by entering the product code and the importing country. The result also shows whether a trade agreement applies.
Does a large importing country mean an easy market to enter?
No. Import value shows how much a country buys, not how accessible it is. Access depends on tariffs, product requirements, existing supply relationships and whether the buyer is a processor that re-exports. Check each of these for the destination before prioritising it.
Is HS 0711 sold to consumers or to industry?
Mainly to industry. The vegetables are preserved only for transport or storage and need further processing before consumption, so the typical buyer is a food processor or packer.
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