Product classification
HS code for Brined vegetables: 0711.90
Vegetables and mixed vegetables, n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.
Classification of brined vegetables under HS 0711.90
Brined vegetables are classified under HS code 0711.90. This classification applies to vegetables that have been provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfur water, or in other preservative solutions) but are unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. Chapter 7 covers edible vegetables, and heading 0711 is specifically for those that are in an intermediate state of preservation. These products are usually intended for the food processing industry, where they will be desalted, cooked, or otherwise treated before being sold to consumers. The \"unsuitable for immediate consumption\" criterion is vital; if the vegetables were pickled in vinegar and ready to eat, they would be classified in Chapter 20. Subheading 0711.90 serves as the residual category for vegetables or mixtures of vegetables that do not have their own specific subheading within 0711, such as onions, olives, or cucumbers. The preservation method is temporary and designed to allow for long-distance transport or seasonal storage without the need for refrigeration or permanent canning.
- Covers
- Cucumbers in brine (not yet pickles)
- Onions preserved in sulfur water
- Mixed vegetables in salt solution
- Tomatoes provisionally preserved
- Carrots in brine for industrial use
- Mushrooms in provisional preservative solutions
- Also under 0711.90
- Industrial brined cucumber for pickling
- bulk preserved garlic for sauces
- provisionally preserved peppers for canning
- semi-processed olives in brine.
Codes often confused with 0711.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 2001.90, which covers vegetables prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. The difference is that Chapter 20 products are generally ready for consumption, whereas 0711 products are not. Another error is using 0710.80 for frozen vegetables; however, brining is a chemical preservation method distinct from the physical preservation of freezing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071190 (the code used for brined vegetables), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071190 (the code used for brined vegetables) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 071190, not only brined vegetables.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $83M 21% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $54M 13% of world exports
- 3 Spain $48M 12% of world exports
World total: $398M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $81M 20% of world imports
- 2 Japan $45M 11% of world imports
- 3 Spain $38M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $396M 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 brined vegetables
Brazil classifies brined vegetables under NCM 0711.90.00: HS 0711.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brined vegetables
What is the HS code for Brined vegetables?
The HS code for Brined vegetables is 071190 (Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption). The HS code for miscellaneous brined vegetables unsuitable for immediate consumption is 0711.90.
How do I classify Brined vegetables for customs?
Brined vegetables is classified under HS code 071190 — Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are olives in brine classified here?
Olives have their own specific subheading, 0711.20, and should not be classified under the general 0711.90 code.
Which countries are the top exporters of brined vegetables (HS 071190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071190 (the code used for brined vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were China ($83M, 21% of world exports), Egypt ($54M) and Spain ($48M). World exports came to about $398M, 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 brined vegetables (HS 071190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071190 (the code used for brined vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($81M, 20% of world imports), Japan ($45M) and Spain ($38M). World imports came to about $396M, 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.
Is the HS code for Brined vegetables the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071190 for Brined vegetables is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for brined vegetables in Brazil?
In Brazil, brined vegetables (HS 071190) is classified under NCM 0711.90.00.