Product classification
HS code for Canned olives: 2005.70
Vegetable preparations, olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of canned olives under HS 2005.70
The classification of canned olives under HS code 2005.70 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI). Chapter 20 covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2005 specifically applies to vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. Since canned olives are typically preserved in a brine solution (saltwater) and undergo a heat treatment process for shelf stability without the use of vinegar, they meet the criteria for this heading. The olives must be in a state where they are no longer provisionally preserved as defined in Chapter 7. The canning process implies a final preparation for consumption, placing them firmly in 2005.70. This subheading specifically identifies olives, making it the most specific description available according to GRI 3(a). The classification remains the same regardless of whether the olives are whole, sliced, or pitted, provided they are not preserved in vinegar.
- Covers
- Pitted canned green olives in brine
- Whole black olives in cans
- Sliced olives preserved in salt solution
- Stuffed olives (e.g., with pimento) not in vinegar
- Canned Kalamata olives
- Also under 2005.70
- Lindsay Pitted Black Olives
- Goya Manzanilla Olives
- Mezzetta Kalamata Olives
- Pearls Sliced Ripe Olives
Codes often confused with 2005.70
Common mistake. Canned olives are frequently confused with HS code 0709.92, which covers fresh or chilled olives. Another common error is using 0711.20, which is for olives provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. If the olives are preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, they must be classified under 2001.90 instead of 2005.70. Importers must verify the acidity and the preservation method to distinguish between these codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200570 (the code used for canned olives), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200570 (the code used for canned olives) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 200570, not only canned olives.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $1.1B 35% of world exports
- 2 Greece $848M 27% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $238M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $699M 20% of world imports
- 2 France $459M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $232M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 olives
Brazil classifies canned olives under NCM 2005.70.00: HS 2005.70 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canned olives
What is the HS code for Canned olives?
The HS code for Canned olives is 200570 (Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The standard HS code for canned olives prepared or preserved without vinegar is 2005.70.
How do I classify Canned olives for customs?
Canned olives is classified under HS code 200570 — Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the olives are stuffed?
No, olives stuffed with pimento, almond, or garlic remain under 2005.70 as long as the primary character remains that of a prepared vegetable in brine.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned olives (HS 200570)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200570 (the code used for canned olives) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($1.1B, 35% of world exports), Greece ($848M) and Türkiye ($238M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 olives (HS 200570)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200570 (the code used for canned olives) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($699M, 20% of world imports), France ($459M) and Germany ($232M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 olives the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200570 for Canned olives 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 olives in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned olives (HS 200570) is classified under NCM 2005.70.00.