Product classification
HS code for Canned peas: 2005.40
Vegetable preparations, peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of canned peas under HS 2005.40
Canned peas are classified under HS code 2005.40. This classification is governed by the notes to Chapter 20 and the specific wording of heading 2005. Heading 2005 applies to vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. Peas (specifically of the species Pisum sativum) that have been shelled, blanched, and then sealed in cans with a brine solution are the primary products covered here. The distinction between 2005.40 and other codes depends on the method of preservation. The canning process, which involves heat treatment for long-term shelf stability at room temperature, necessitates classification in 2005. The specific subheading 2005.40 ensures that these legumes are distinguished from other vegetables. This code applies to garden peas, sweet peas, and petit pois, provided they are not frozen and not preserved in vinegar. The product must be ready for consumption or require only heating to be eaten.
- Covers
- Canned garden peas in brine
- Canned petit pois
- Sweet peas in airtight cans
- Marrowfat peas, prepared and canned
- Early peas preserved without vinegar
- Also under 2005.40
- Green Giant Canned Sweet Peas
- Le Sueur Canned Peas
- Batchelors Mushy Peas
- Libby's Canned Peas
Codes often confused with 2005.40
Common mistake. Canned peas are frequently confused with 0710.21, which covers frozen peas. They are also often misclassified with 0713.10, which is for dried shelled peas, even if those dried peas are in bags. If the peas are preserved in vinegar, they must be moved to 2001.90. Additionally, chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are not classified here; they typically fall under 2005.20 or 2005.99 depending on the specific regional tariff schedule.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200540 (the code used for canned peas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200540 (the code used for canned peas) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 200540, not only canned peas.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $69M 21% of world exports
- 2 Hungary $56M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $29M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $325M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $44M 13% of world imports
- 2 France $21M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 Italy $21M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $343M 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 peas
Brazil classifies canned peas under NCM 2005.40.00: HS 2005.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canned peas
What is the HS code for Canned peas?
The HS code for Canned peas is 200540 (Vegetable preparations; peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The HS code for canned peas (Pisum sativum) prepared without vinegar is 2005.40.
How do I classify Canned peas for customs?
Canned peas is classified under HS code 200540 — Vegetable preparations; peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are canned chickpeas included in this code?
No, chickpeas are a different species and are generally classified under 2005.99 or a specific regional code for pulses, not under the 2005.40 code for Pisum sativum.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned peas (HS 200540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200540 (the code used for canned peas) in UN Comtrade data were France ($69M, 21% of world exports), Hungary ($56M) and China ($29M). World exports came to about $325M, 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 peas (HS 200540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200540 (the code used for canned peas) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($44M, 13% of world imports), France ($21M) and Italy ($21M). World imports came to about $343M, 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 peas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200540 for Canned peas 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 peas in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned peas (HS 200540) is classified under NCM 2005.40.00.