HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2005.70 – Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen
HS code 2005.70 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable preparations, olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. It is used for canned black olives, jarred green olives with pimento, kalamata olives in brine, marinated mixed olives and pitted olives.
What HS 2005.70 covers
This HS code covers olives that have been prepared and preserved, typically brined, cured, or marinated, but are not frozen and do not use vinegar or acetic acid as the primary preservative. These products are widely traded globally as a snack, condiment, and essential ingredient in various cuisines. Importers often seek specific olive varieties or processed forms to cater to their culinary markets, while exporters are typically olive-producing nations with established processing capabilities and strong agricultural traditions. Key considerations in international trade include the olive variety (e.g., Kalamata, Manzanilla), the specific curing or brining method, and the packaging format (jars, cans, bulk), all of which influence market value and consumer preference.
- Covers
- Canned black olives
- Jarred green olives with pimento
- Kalamata olives in brine
- Marinated mixed olives
- Pitted olives
- Sliced olives
- Olive tapenade (if primarily preserved olives, not vinegar)
- Examples
- Lindsay Pitted Black Olives
- Goya Manzanilla Olives
- Mezzetta Kalamata Olives
- Pearls Sliced Ripe Olives
Codes often confused with 2005.70
Common mistake. Can be confused with 0711 (vegetables provisionally preserved) if the olives are only temporarily preserved and not ready for direct consumption, or 2001 (vegetables prepared with vinegar) if vinegar is the primary preserving agent.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200570, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200570 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 $1.1B 35% of world exports
- 2 Greece $848M 27% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $238M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $699M 20% of world imports
- 2 France $459M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $232M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 2005.70
Brazil does not split HS 2005.70: its NCM code is 2005.70.00.
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 2005.70
What is HS code 200570?
HS code 200570 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This HS code covers olives that have been prepared and preserved, typically brined, cured, or marinated, but are not frozen and do not use vinegar or acetic acid as the primary preservative. These products are widely traded globally as a snack, condiment, and essential ingredient in various cuisines. Importers often seek specific olive varieties or processed forms to cater to their culinary markets, while exporters are typically olive-producing nations with established processing capabilities and strong agricultural traditions. Key considerations in international trade include the olive variety (e.g., Kalamata, Manzanilla), the specific curing or brining method, and the packaging format (jars, cans, bulk), all of which influence market value and consumer preference.
What products fall under HS code 200570?
Canned black olives, jarred green olives with pimento, Kalamata olives in brine, marinated mixed olives, pitted olives, sliced olives, olive tapenade (if primarily preserved olives, not vinegar)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200570?
Can be confused with 0711 (vegetables provisionally preserved) if the olives are only temporarily preserved and not ready for direct consumption, or 2001 (vegetables prepared with vinegar) if vinegar is the primary preserving agent.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200570?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200570 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($1.1B, 35% of world exports), Greece ($848M) and Türkiye ($238M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 200570?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200570 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($699M, 20% of world imports), France ($459M) and Germany ($232M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 200570 structured?
HS code 200570 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 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200570?
In Brazil, HS code 200570 is NCM 2005.70.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.