Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included (heading 1404): importing markets
Heading 1404 groups vegetable products not named elsewhere in the Harmonized System, within chapter 14. Japan is the largest importer in the table above,…
Published on 5 November 2026Updated on 5 November 2026
Heading 1404 groups vegetable products not named elsewhere in the Harmonized System, within chapter 14. Japan is the largest importer in the table above, with 607 million USD declared in 2025, followed by the United States and China. For a company exporting from Spain, the key steps are fixing the exact subheading and checking each destination's tariff and entry rules.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 5 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1404
- Chapter
- 14 · Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included
- Subheadings
- 3
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Japan | 607,144,567 |
| United States | 206,307,126 |
| China | 169,982,106 |
| Netherlands | 72,894,804 |
| Poland | 69,296,202 |
| South Korea | 67,479,602 |
| Peru | 53,866,458 |
| United Kingdom | 53,729,708 |
| India | 52,856,274 |
| France | 47,861,687 |
| Germany | 46,551,739 |
| Mexico | 40,964,356 |
| Belgium | 34,297,686 |
| Pakistan | 31,137,717 |
| Thailand | 26,989,068 |
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 5 November 2026
What to know before exporting under heading 1404
Heading 1404 is a residual heading. It covers vegetable products that no other heading in the nomenclature names. It has three subheadings, so the product description, not the four-digit code alone, decides where a given shipment falls.
The first task is to classify the product at subheading level. In the Harmonized System, the first six digits are common to all countries. Beyond that, the EU and each destination add their own digits, so the customs code on your invoice may need more digits than the code shown on this page.
For a company exporting from Spain, the tariff in each destination depends on the full code and on the trade agreement in force between the EU and that country. It is consulted in Access2Markets by entering the product code and the destination. Rates differ between markets and can change, so check them for each shipment.
The table above shows imports declared by each country from the world, not from Spain. It is useful for judging the size of demand: Japan, the United States and China are the three largest importers in 2025. It does not show how much of that demand is open to a Spanish supplier or at what price.
Non-tariff requirements are a separate check. Depending on what the product is and its use, a destination may ask for phytosanitary, labelling or other documents. Which ones apply is set by the importing country's authorities for your specific product, so confirm them with your buyer and in Access2Markets before you quote.
A practical order of work is to classify the product, shortlist two or three markets from the import table, check tariff and requirements for each in Access2Markets, and only then prepare the offer.
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 1404 cover?
Heading 1404 covers vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included in the Harmonized System. It belongs to chapter 14, vegetable plaiting materials and other vegetable products, and has three subheadings. Because it is a residual heading, a product only falls here if no other heading describes it more precisely.
Which countries import the most under heading 1404?
According to UN Comtrade data for 2025, the largest importers are Japan (about 607 million USD), the United States (about 206 million USD) and China (about 170 million USD). The figures are imports declared from the world. Countries report with a delay, so 2025 is the latest period with consolidated data.
How do I find the tariff for 1404 in a destination country?
The tariff depends on the full product code and on the agreement in force between the EU and the destination. A company exporting from Spain can look it up in Access2Markets by entering the code and the destination country. Check it for every market, as rates are not the same across them.
Is the four-digit code enough to declare my goods?
No. The four digits identify the heading, but customs declarations use more digits. The first six are shared internationally and the rest are set by the EU and by each destination. Classify the product at subheading level first, then complete the code for each market.
Do the import figures show how much Spain sells to each country?
No. The table shows what each country imports from the whole world under this heading. It measures the size of the market, not Spain's share of it. Bilateral trade flows between Spain and a specific destination can be consulted separately in UN Comtrade.
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