Product classification
HS code for Canned beans: 2005.51
Vegetable preparations, beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of canned beans under HS 2005.51
Canned beans, specifically those that have been removed from their pods, are classified under HS code 2005.51. This code falls under heading 2005, which covers vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. The subheading 51 is specifically designated for shelled beans of the species Phaseolus spp. This includes common varieties such as kidney beans, pinto beans, and navy beans. The classification is based on the fact that the beans have been processed (usually by soaking and cooking) and then preserved in a liquid medium like brine or a light sauce within a hermetically sealed can. This preparation makes them a "prepared vegetable" under Chapter 20. It is essential to distinguish between beans that are shelled and those that are still in the pod, as the Harmonized System treats them differently based on their physical state at the time of canning.
- Covers
- Canned red kidney beans
- Canned cannellini (white kidney) beans
- Canned pinto beans
- Canned black beans (Phaseolus spp.)
- Shelled beans in brine or water
- Also under 2005.51
- Bush's Best Baked Beans
- Goya Canned Black Beans
- S&W Canned Kidney Beans
- Eden Organic Cannellini Beans
Codes often confused with 2005.51
Common mistake. A common misclassification is using HS code 2005.59, which is for beans that are "other" than shelled (such as green beans or string beans in the pod). Another error is classifying them under 0713, which is reserved for dried leguminous vegetables that have not been cooked or prepared. If the beans are prepared in a tomato sauce (like traditional English baked beans), they are still generally classified under 2005.51, but if they are part of a complex prepared meal or soup, they may fall under 2104.10. Additionally, soya beans are excluded from this code and are classified under heading 2008 or 2106.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200551 (the code used for canned beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200551 (the code used for canned beans) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 16% 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 200551, not only canned beans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $382M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $106M 11% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $60M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $964M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $164M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $127M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $99M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 canned beans
Brazil classifies canned beans under NCM 2005.51.00: HS 2005.51 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canned beans
What is the HS code for Canned beans?
The HS code for Canned beans is 200551 (Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The HS code for canned shelled beans (Phaseolus spp.) is 2005.51. For beans in the pod, the code is 2005.59.
How do I classify Canned beans for customs?
Canned beans is classified under HS code 200551 — Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include canned chickpeas or lentils?
No, canned chickpeas (garbanzos) and lentils are classified under HS code 2005.99, as 2005.51 is strictly limited to beans of the Phaseolus species.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned beans (HS 200551)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200551 (the code used for canned beans) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($382M, 40% of world exports), China ($106M) and the Netherlands ($60M). World exports came to about $964M, 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 canned beans (HS 200551)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200551 (the code used for canned beans) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($164M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($127M) and Germany ($99M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Canned beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200551 for Canned beans 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 canned beans in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned beans (HS 200551) is classified under NCM 2005.51.00.