HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0711.20 – Vegetables; olives, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption
HS code 0711.20 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, olives, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. It is used for brined green olives, salt-cured black olives (unprocessed), olives in lactic acid solution, olives in water with salt and semi-processed olive batches.
What HS 0711.20 covers
This HS code pertains to olives that have been provisionally preserved, meaning they are in an intermediate state and not yet suitable for immediate consumption. This typically involves brining or other temporary preservation methods to stabilize the fruit after harvest, before further processing into table olives or olive oil. The trade is dominated by Mediterranean countries, which are both major producers and processors. Importers are often large-scale olive processing plants or oil mills in countries like Italy, Spain, and the USA, seeking raw material for their finished products. Exporters include Greece, Turkey, and Morocco, supplying their harvests in bulk. Key considerations include the type and concentration of the preserving solution, the quality and varietal characteristics of the olives, and efficient bulk transport to processing facilities. This trade underpins the global olive and olive oil industry.
- Covers
- Brined green olives
- Salt-cured black olives (unprocessed)
- Olives in lactic acid solution
- Olives in water with salt
- Semi-processed olive batches
- Examples
- Olives from Kalamata (for processing)
- Manzanilla olives (for brining)
- Moroccan Beldi olives (provisionally preserved)
- Turkish Gemlik olives (pre-cured)
- Greek Conservolea olives (in brine)
Codes often confused with 0711.20
Common mistake. This code is crucial for distinguishing from 200570 (prepared or preserved olives, ready for consumption) and 070993 (fresh olives). The "provisionally preserved" aspect is key, indicating they require further processing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 071120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 071120 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $57M 36% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $35M 22% of world exports
- 3 Greece $24M 15% of world exports
World total: $156M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $35M 16% of world imports
- 2 Poland $24M 11% of world imports
- 3 Spain $23M 10% of world imports
World total: $220M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0711.20 3
Brazil splits HS 0711.20 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0711.20.10 Olives provisionally preserved in salt waterCom água salgada
- 0711.20.20 Olives in sulphur water or with other additivesCom água sulfurada ou adicionada de outras substâncias
- 0711.20.90 Other provisionally preserved olivesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0711.20
What is HS code 071120?
HS code 071120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; olives, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This HS code pertains to olives that have been provisionally preserved, meaning they are in an intermediate state and not yet suitable for immediate consumption. This typically involves brining or other temporary preservation methods to stabilize the fruit after harvest, before further processing into table olives or olive oil. The trade is dominated by Mediterranean countries, which are both major producers and processors. Importers are often large-scale olive processing plants or oil mills in countries like Italy, Spain, and the USA, seeking raw material for their finished products. Exporters include Greece, Turkey, and Morocco, supplying their harvests in bulk. Key considerations include the type and concentration of the preserving solution, the quality and varietal characteristics of the olives, and efficient bulk transport to processing facilities. This trade underpins the global olive and olive oil industry.
What products fall under HS code 071120?
Brined green olives, salt-cured black olives (unprocessed), olives in lactic acid solution, olives in water with salt, semi-processed olive batches
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071120?
This code is crucial for distinguishing from 200570 (prepared or preserved olives, ready for consumption) and 070993 (fresh olives). The "provisionally preserved" aspect is key, indicating they require further processing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 071120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 071120 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($57M, 36% of world exports), Egypt ($35M) and Greece ($24M). World exports came to about $156M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 071120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 071120 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($35M, 16% of world imports), Poland ($24M) and Spain ($23M). World imports came to about $220M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 071120 structured?
HS code 071120 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 071120?
Brazil splits HS code 071120 into 3 NCM codes: 0711.20.10 (Olives provisionally preserved in salt water), 0711.20.20 (Olives in sulphur water or with other additives), 0711.20.90 (Other provisionally preserved olives). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.