Product classification
HS code for Canned green beans: 2005.59
Vegetable preparations, beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of canned green beans under HS 2005.59
Canned green beans are classified under HS code 2005.59. This classification is part of Chapter 20, which deals with preparations of vegetables. Heading 2005 covers other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. Within this heading, the 2005.5x series is dedicated to beans (Phaseolus spp.). Subheading 2005.51 is for shelled beans, while 2005.59 is for beans that are "not shelled." Since green beans (also known as string beans or snap beans) are consumed and preserved in their pods, they are classified as unshelled. The canning process involves heat sterilization, which qualifies the product as "prepared or preserved" under this heading. The absence of vinegar is a critical factor, as it distinguishes this code from those in heading 2001.
- Covers
- Canned whole green beans in brine
- Cut green beans in airtight containers
- French-style (sliced) canned green beans
- Canned wax beans (yellow beans) in pods
- Canned Italian flat beans
- Also under 2005.59
- Del Monte Canned Green Beans
- Libby's Cut Green Beans
- Green Giant Canned French Style Green Beans
- S&W Canned Wax Beans
Codes often confused with 2005.59
Common mistake. Canned green beans are often confused with HS code 0710.22, which covers frozen beans (shelled or not). The distinction lies in the preservation method; 2005.59 is for shelf-stable canned products, while 0710.22 is for the cold chain. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 2001.90 if the beans are pickled in vinegar. If vinegar is used as the primary preservative, the product must be moved from 2005 to 2001.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200559 (the code used for canned green beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200559 (the code used for canned green beans) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 22% 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 200559, not only canned green beans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $67M 16% of world exports
- 2 Guatemala $44M 11% of world exports
- 3 Madagascar $36M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $408M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $96M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $65M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $38M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $439M 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 green beans
Brazil classifies canned green beans under NCM 2005.59.00: HS 2005.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canned green beans
What is the HS code for Canned green beans?
The HS code for Canned green beans is 200559 (Vegetable preparations; beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The standard HS code for canned green beans (not in vinegar) is 2005.59.
How do I classify Canned green beans for customs?
Canned green beans is classified under HS code 200559 — Vegetable preparations; beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 2005.51 and 2005.59?
HS code 2005.51 is for beans that have been removed from their pods (shelled), while 2005.59 is for beans still in their pods, like green beans.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned green beans (HS 200559)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200559 (the code used for canned green beans) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($67M, 16% of world exports), Guatemala ($44M) and Madagascar ($36M). World exports came to about $408M, 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 green beans (HS 200559)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200559 (the code used for canned green beans) in UN Comtrade data were France ($96M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($65M) and the United States ($38M). World imports came to about $439M, 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 green beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200559 for Canned green 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 green beans in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned green beans (HS 200559) is classified under NCM 2005.59.00.