Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved vegetables. This chapter does not include vegetable preparations (Chapter 20) or certain specific plants (such as coffee, tea in Chapter 09). It mainly covers vegetables grown or gathered for human consumption. Heading 0710 covers frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled), including frozen leguminous vegetables, spinach, sweet corn, etc. However, it does not include frozen potatoes (0710.10) and frozen sweet corn (0710.40), which are already specifically named. First 2 digits 07 = edible vegetables, roots and tubers; digits 3-4: 10 = frozen vegetables (whether or not steamed or boiled); digits 5-6: 30 = specific subheading, referring to frozen spinach. Therefore, 071030 means frozen spinach, whether or not steamed or boiled, as long as it remains in a frozen state. This product is frozen spinach, which falls within the scope of 0710 frozen vegetables and is not listed under other subheadings (such as 0710.10 frozen potatoes, 0710.40 frozen sweet corn, etc.), so it is classified under 0710.30. If it were fresh or chilled spinach, it should be classified under 0709.70; if it were dried spinach, it would be classified under 0712.90.

Product name: Enter the product name, which should be specific and clear, such as “frozen spinach.” Method of production or preservation: Indicate freezing, such as “frozen” or “quick-frozen,” and optionally whether it has been steamed or boiled. Ingredients: Enter the main ingredients, such as “spinach 100%.” Packaging specifications: Enter the packaging form and specifications, such as “10 kg/carton.” Brand: Enter the brand name; if there is no brand, enter “none.” Production date: Enter the specific production date in YYYY-MM-DD format. Shelf life: Enter the shelf life duration, such as “24 months.” Product name: frozen spinach; Method of production or preservation: frozen, not steamed or boiled; Ingredients: spinach 100%; Packaging specifications: 10 kg/carton; Brand: XX; Production date: 2025-01-01; Shelf life: 24 months. Failure to indicate the frozen state may lead to misclassification. Ignoring additives in ingredients, such as salt, sugar, etc., affects classification. Incomplete packaging specifications may lead to customs queries.

Core basis for classification: the product is spinach, has been frozen, and has not undergone further processing (such as seasoning, frying, etc.). According to General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the HS, frozen spinach should be classified under 0710.30. If it has been steamed or boiled, it is still classified under 0710, but the degree of steaming or boiling must be declared. 070970 Fresh or chilled spinach: Different state: 070970 is fresh or chilled, while 071030 is frozen. 071290 Dried spinach: Different preservation method: 071290 is dried, while 071030 is frozen. 200490 Other frozen vegetables (treated with vinegar or acetic acid): Different processing method: 200490 is preserved with vinegar or acetic acid, while 071030 is simply frozen. 071080 Other frozen vegetables: Different specific variety: 071080 is frozen vegetables not elsewhere specified, while 071030 is frozen spinach. Is it spinach? Has it been frozen? Has it been steamed or boiled? Has it been treated with vinegar or acetic acid? Is it mixed with other vegetables?

What is the HS code for frozen spinach? The HS code for frozen spinach is 071030. This code applies to frozen spinach, whether or not steamed or boiled, but not further processed. What is the difference between the HS codes for frozen spinach and fresh spinach? Fresh or chilled spinach is classified under 070970, while frozen spinach is classified under 071030. The main difference lies in the state of preservation; freezing changes the classification. If frozen spinach has been steamed or boiled, will the HS code change? No. 0710 includes frozen vegetables, whether or not steamed or boiled. As long as it remains frozen and is not further processed, it is still classified under 071030. How are the HS codes for frozen spinach and dried spinach distinguished? Dried spinach is classified under 071290, and frozen spinach is classified under 071030. The difference lies in the preservation method: dried versus frozen. What elements need attention when declaring frozen spinach? It is necessary to declare the product name, method of production or preservation (frozen), ingredients, packaging specifications, brand, production date, shelf life, etc. Be sure to indicate the frozen state to avoid misclassification. How can the import tariff rate for frozen spinach be checked? Tariff rates change. It is recommended to check the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the destination country's customs authority and use HS code 071030 to check the latest tariff rate. A professional customs broker may also be consulted. Can frozen spinach be classified under 200490? No. 200490 applies to frozen vegetables treated with vinegar or acetic acid, whereas frozen spinach has not been treated with vinegar and should be classified under 071030. For cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen spinach, is the HS code the same? Yes. Whether for general trade or cross-border e-commerce, the HS code is classified according to the actual attributes of the goods, and frozen spinach uniformly uses 071030.