HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2005.59 – Vegetable preparations; beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

HS code 2005.59 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable preparations, beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. It is used for canned green beans, jarred wax beans, canned broad beans in pod, cut green beans in brine and french style green beans.

What HS 2005.59 covers

This specific HS code covers beans that are prepared and preserved while still in their pods, and are not frozen or preserved with vinegar/acetic acid. This category primarily includes products like canned green beans (string beans) or broad beans in their pods. These items are traded for their convenience, offering a ready-to-eat vegetable option with an extended shelf life. Importers often seek these for their convenience food markets, food service industries, or as a stable vegetable supply in regions with limited fresh produce availability. Exporters are typically countries with efficient agricultural production of these bean varieties and robust canning facilities. Key aspects of trade include pod tenderness, the specific preservation method used, and the quality of packaging to maintain product integrity.

Covers
  • Canned green beans
  • Jarred wax beans
  • Canned broad beans in pod
  • Cut green beans in brine
  • French style green beans
  • Organic canned green beans
  • Whole green beans in water
Examples
  • Del Monte Canned Green Beans
  • Libby's Cut Green Beans
  • Green Giant Canned French Style Green Beans
  • S&W Canned Wax Beans

Codes often confused with 2005.59

Common mistake. Can be confused with 0710 (frozen beans in pod) if the 'not frozen' aspect is overlooked, or 200551 if the beans are shelled before preservation.

07.10Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen2005.51Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 200559, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200559 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 22% 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. 1 Italy $67M
  2. 2 Guatemala $44M
  3. 3 Madagascar $36M

World total: $408M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $96M
  2. 2 Germany $65M
  3. 3 United States $38M

World total: $439M 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 code for 2005.59

Brazil does not split HS 2005.59: its NCM code is 2005.59.00.

  1. 2005.59.00 Other prepared beans, not frozenOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 20.05 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2005.59

What is HS code 200559?

HS code 200559 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable preparations; beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This specific HS code covers beans that are prepared and preserved while still in their pods, and are not frozen or preserved with vinegar/acetic acid. This category primarily includes products like canned green beans (string beans) or broad beans in their pods. These items are traded for their convenience, offering a ready-to-eat vegetable option with an extended shelf life. Importers often seek these for their convenience food markets, food service industries, or as a stable vegetable supply in regions with limited fresh produce availability. Exporters are typically countries with efficient agricultural production of these bean varieties and robust canning facilities. Key aspects of trade include pod tenderness, the specific preservation method used, and the quality of packaging to maintain product integrity.

What products fall under HS code 200559?

Canned green beans, jarred wax beans, canned broad beans in pod, cut green beans in brine, French style green beans, organic canned green beans, whole green beans in water

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200559?

Can be confused with 0710 (frozen beans in pod) if the 'not frozen' aspect is overlooked, or 200551 if the beans are shelled before preservation.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200559?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200559 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($67M, 16% of world exports), Guatemala ($44M) and Madagascar ($36M). World exports came to about $408M, 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 200559?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200559 in UN Comtrade data were France ($96M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($65M) and the United States ($38M). World imports came to about $439M, 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 200559 structured?

HS code 200559 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200559?

In Brazil, HS code 200559 is NCM 2005.59.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.