HS Code Subheading

Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

2005.51 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 200551

This category includes shelled beans (e.g., kidney, cannellini, black beans) that have been prepared and preserved, typically canned or jarred, but are not frozen and do not use vinegar or acetic acid. These products are staples in many global cuisines and are extensively traded for their convenience, long shelf life, and versatility in cooking. Importers include countries with high demand for convenience foods, those with insufficient domestic bean production, or regions where beans are a dietary staple. Exporters are often agricultural powerhouses with advanced food processing capabilities and efficient supply chains. Key factors in trade include the specific bean variety, the composition of the brine or sauce, and packaging formats, which must meet diverse consumer preferences and regulatory standards.

Products Under This Code

Canned kidney beans, canned black beans, canned cannellini beans, baked beans in tomato sauce, refried beans, canned pinto beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas) in brine

Real World Examples

Bush's Best Baked Beans, Goya Canned Black Beans, S&W Canned Kidney Beans, Eden Organic Cannellini Beans

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 0713 (dried shelled leguminous vegetables) if the beans are simply dried, or 200559 if the beans are still in their pod, which is less common for prepared shelled beans.

Products Classified Under 2005.51

Canned beansShelled beans

Related Codes

2005.10 Vegetable preparations; homogenised vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.20 Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.40 Vegetable preparations; peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.59 Vegetable preparations; beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.60 Vegetable preparations; asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.70 Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.80 Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.91 Vegetable preparations; bamboo shoots, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.99 Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

The United States and Mexico are significant players in both importing and exporting various types of prepared shelled beans, reflecting their culinary importance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 200551?

HS code 200551 covers: Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This category includes shelled beans (e.g., kidney, cannellini, black beans) that have been prepared and preserved, typically canned or jarred, but are not frozen and do not use vinegar or acetic acid. These products are staples in many global cuisines and are extensively traded for their convenience, long shelf life, and versatility in cooking. Importers include countries with high demand for convenience foods, those with insufficient domestic bean production, or regions where beans are a dietary staple. Exporters are often agricultural powerhouses with advanced food processing capabilities and efficient supply chains. Key factors in trade include the specific bean variety, the composition of the brine or sauce, and packaging formats, which must meet diverse consumer preferences and regulatory standards.

What products fall under HS code 200551?

Canned kidney beans, canned black beans, canned cannellini beans, baked beans in tomato sauce, refried beans, canned pinto beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas) in brine

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200551?

Often confused with 0713 (dried shelled leguminous vegetables) if the beans are simply dried, or 200559 if the beans are still in their pod, which is less common for prepared shelled beans.

How is HS code 200551 structured?

HS code 200551 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.