HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2005.80 – Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

HS code 2005.80 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable preparations, sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. It is used for canned whole kernel sweetcorn, creamed corn, jarred sweetcorn, organic canned sweetcorn and vacuum-packed sweetcorn.

What HS 2005.80 covers

This category includes sweetcorn (Zea mays var. saccharata) that has been prepared and preserved, typically canned or jarred, but is not frozen and does not use vinegar or acetic acid. It is a globally traded commodity due to its convenience, long shelf life, and versatility in cooking and food manufacturing. Importers often rely on these products for food security, to supply convenience food markets, or as ingredients for further processing in various food industries. Exporters are typically countries with large-scale sweetcorn cultivation and robust canning industries, capable of efficient, high-volume production. Key considerations in trade include the kernel type (whole, creamed), the composition of the brine, and the packaging format, which must meet diverse consumer and industrial demands.

Covers
  • Canned whole kernel sweetcorn
  • Creamed corn
  • Jarred sweetcorn
  • Organic canned sweetcorn
  • Vacuum-packed sweetcorn
  • Sweetcorn on the cob (canned)
  • Super sweet corn in water
Examples
  • Green Giant Canned Whole Kernel Corn
  • Del Monte Canned Cream Style Corn
  • Libby's Canned Sweet Peas & Carrots (if corn is primary)
  • S&W Canned Sweet Corn

Codes often confused with 2005.80

Common mistake. Often confused with 0710 (frozen sweetcorn) if the 'not frozen' aspect is overlooked, or 1104 (processed cereal grains) if it's merely dried corn kernels without further preparation.

07.10Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen11.04Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground

Top exporters and importers of HS code 200580, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200580 in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 Hungary $244M
  2. 2 Thailand $231M
  3. 3 France $226M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $150M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $107M
  3. 3 Japan $96M

World total: $1.3B 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 2005.80

Brazil does not split HS 2005.80: its NCM code is 2005.80.00.

  1. 2005.80.00 Prepared sweetcorn, not frozenMilho doce (Zea mays var. saccharata)

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 2005.80

What is HS code 200580?

HS code 200580 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This category includes sweetcorn (Zea mays var. saccharata) that has been prepared and preserved, typically canned or jarred, but is not frozen and does not use vinegar or acetic acid. It is a globally traded commodity due to its convenience, long shelf life, and versatility in cooking and food manufacturing. Importers often rely on these products for food security, to supply convenience food markets, or as ingredients for further processing in various food industries. Exporters are typically countries with large-scale sweetcorn cultivation and robust canning industries, capable of efficient, high-volume production. Key considerations in trade include the kernel type (whole, creamed), the composition of the brine, and the packaging format, which must meet diverse consumer and industrial demands.

What products fall under HS code 200580?

Canned whole kernel sweetcorn, creamed corn, jarred sweetcorn, organic canned sweetcorn, vacuum-packed sweetcorn, sweetcorn on the cob (canned), super sweet corn in water

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200580?

Often confused with 0710 (frozen sweetcorn) if the 'not frozen' aspect is overlooked, or 1104 (processed cereal grains) if it's merely dried corn kernels without further preparation.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200580?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200580 in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($244M, 20% of world exports), Thailand ($231M) and France ($226M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 200580?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200580 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($150M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($107M) and Japan ($96M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 200580 structured?

HS code 200580 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200580?

In Brazil, HS code 200580 is NCM 2005.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.