HS Code Subheading

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

2005.99 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 200599

This is a catch-all HS code for prepared and preserved vegetables or mixtures of vegetables that are not frozen and are not preserved with vinegar or acetic acid, and do not fit into the more specific subheadings of 2005. It covers a wide array of products, from canned mixed vegetable medleys to specific, less common vegetables like artichoke hearts or water chestnuts. Trade in this category is driven by demand for convenience, diverse culinary ingredients, and shelf-stable food options. Importers seek variety and specialty items to cater to diverse consumer tastes, while exporters leverage diverse agricultural output and processing flexibility. Key aspects include the specific ingredient composition, the preservation method used, and the target market's culinary preferences.

Products Under This Code

Canned mixed vegetables, jarred artichoke hearts, canned water chestnuts, roasted red peppers (not in vinegar), canned sauerkraut (not fermented with vinegar), vegetable curry base (without meat), pickled gherkins (not vinegar)

Real World Examples

Del Monte Canned Mixed Vegetables, Reese Artichoke Hearts, Roland Water Chestnuts, Cento Roasted Peppers, Libby's Canned Mixed Vegetables

Common Misclassification

Frequently confused with 2001 (vegetables prepared with vinegar or acetic acid) if the preserving agent is not carefully identified, or 0710 (frozen mixtures of vegetables) if the 'not frozen' aspect is missed.

Products Classified Under 2005.99

Canned mixed vegetablesPrepared vegetables

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 2005.51 Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, 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

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

The USA and EU countries are major importers and exporters of these diverse prepared vegetable products, reflecting varied culinary traditions and food processing capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 200599?

HS code 200599 covers: 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. This is a catch-all HS code for prepared and preserved vegetables or mixtures of vegetables that are not frozen and are not preserved with vinegar or acetic acid, and do not fit into the more specific subheadings of 2005. It covers a wide array of products, from canned mixed vegetable medleys to specific, less common vegetables like artichoke hearts or water chestnuts. Trade in this category is driven by demand for convenience, diverse culinary ingredients, and shelf-stable food options. Importers seek variety and specialty items to cater to diverse consumer tastes, while exporters leverage diverse agricultural output and processing flexibility. Key aspects include the specific ingredient composition, the preservation method used, and the target market's culinary preferences.

What products fall under HS code 200599?

Canned mixed vegetables, jarred artichoke hearts, canned water chestnuts, roasted red peppers (not in vinegar), canned sauerkraut (not fermented with vinegar), vegetable curry base (without meat), pickled gherkins (not vinegar)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200599?

Frequently confused with 2001 (vegetables prepared with vinegar or acetic acid) if the preserving agent is not carefully identified, or 0710 (frozen mixtures of vegetables) if the 'not frozen' aspect is missed.

How is HS code 200599 structured?

HS code 200599 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.