Product classification
HS code for Canned mixed vegetables: 2005.99
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.
Classification of canned mixed vegetables under HS 2005.99
Canned mixed vegetables are classified under HS code 2005.99. This classification falls under Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2005 is specifically for vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006. When multiple types of vegetables are mixed together in a single canned product (such as a mix of peas, carrots, and corn), and no single vegetable predominates in a way that would trigger a more specific subheading, the product is classified under the residual subheading 2005.99 for "other" vegetables and mixtures of vegetables. The canning process, which involves heat treatment for preservation and the addition of water or brine (but not vinegar), is the primary reason for its placement in this heading. This classification ensures that processed, shelf-stable vegetable mixtures are distinguished from fresh or simply frozen vegetables.
- Covers
- Canned peas and carrots
- Mixed garden vegetables (macedoine)
- Canned succotash (corn and lima beans)
- Vegetable medley in brine
- Canned mixed greens
- Also under 2005.99
- Del Monte Canned Mixed Vegetables
- Reese Artichoke Hearts
- Roland Water Chestnuts
- Cento Roasted Peppers
- Libby's Canned Mixed Vegetables
Codes often confused with 2005.99
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for canned mixed vegetables is HS code 2001.90, which covers vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (pickled). If the canning medium contains vinegar, 2001.90 is correct; otherwise, 2005.99 must be used. Another error is using 0710.90, which is for frozen mixed vegetables. Importers must also be careful not to use 2004.90, which is for other vegetables prepared or preserved but frozen. Finally, if a mixture is predominantly one vegetable (e.g., 90% corn), it might be classified under that specific vegetable's code, such as 2005.80 for sweet corn.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200599 (the code used for canned mixed vegetables), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200599 (the code used for canned mixed vegetables) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 200599, not only canned mixed vegetables.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.2B 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $424M 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Peru* ~$391M 8.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $800M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $562M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $368M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $4.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 mixed vegetables
Brazil classifies canned mixed vegetables under NCM 2005.99.00: HS 2005.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canned mixed vegetables
What is the HS code for Canned mixed vegetables?
The HS code for Canned mixed vegetables is 200599 (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). Canned mixed vegetables preserved without vinegar are classified under HS code 2005.99.
How do I classify Canned mixed vegetables for customs?
Canned mixed vegetables is classified under HS code 200599 — 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 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the vegetables are canned in vinegar?
If the vegetables are preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, they should be classified under HS code 2001.90 as pickled vegetables.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned mixed vegetables (HS 200599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200599 (the code used for canned mixed vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($424M) and Peru (about $391M). World exports came to about $4.9B, 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 mixed vegetables (HS 200599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200599 (the code used for canned mixed vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($800M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($562M) and Japan ($368M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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 mixed vegetables the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200599 for Canned mixed 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 canned mixed vegetables in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned mixed vegetables (HS 200599) is classified under NCM 2005.99.00.