Product classification
HS code for Canned sweetcorn: 2005.80
Vegetable preparations, sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of canned sweetcorn under HS 2005.80
Canned sweetcorn is classified under HS code 2005.80. This code falls under 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, other than products of heading 2006. Sweetcorn (Zea mays var. saccharata) is specifically identified in subheading 2005.80. The classification is determined by the fact that the corn has been prepared (usually by blanching and then immersion in brine or water) and preserved in an airtight container (the can) through heat sterilization. This process distinguishes it from fresh sweetcorn (Chapter 07) or frozen sweetcorn (0710). The absence of vinegar or acetic acid is a critical factor, as products preserved in those substances would instead fall under heading 2001. The classification remains 2005.80 whether the corn is in the form of whole kernels or on the cob, provided it is canned and not frozen.
- Covers
- Whole kernel sweetcorn in brine
- Vacuum-packed sweetcorn in cans
- Sweetcorn on the cob, canned
- Creamed corn (if the corn content remains the essential character)
- Also under 2005.80
- Green Giant Canned Whole Kernel Corn
- Del Monte Canned Cream Style Corn
- Libby's Canned Sweet Peas & Carrots (if corn is primary)
- S&W Canned Sweet Corn
Codes often confused with 2005.80
Common mistake. Canned sweetcorn is frequently misclassified under 0710.40, which is for frozen sweetcorn. Another common error is using 2001.90, which applies only if the sweetcorn is preserved in vinegar or acetic acid (pickled). Furthermore, corn flour or corn meal products fall under Chapter 11, and corn snacks usually fall under 1904. It is important to distinguish between sweetcorn (a vegetable) and maize/corn used as grain (Chapter 10).
Top exporters and importers of HS 200580 (the code used for canned sweetcorn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200580 (the code used for canned sweetcorn) in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 200580, not only canned sweetcorn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hungary $244M 20% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $231M 19% of world exports
- 3 France $226M 19% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $150M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $107M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Japan $96M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 sweetcorn
Brazil classifies canned sweetcorn under NCM 2005.80.00: HS 2005.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canned sweetcorn
What is the HS code for Canned sweetcorn?
The HS code for Canned sweetcorn is 200580 (Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The HS code for sweetcorn prepared or preserved without vinegar (canned) is 2005.80.
How do I classify Canned sweetcorn for customs?
Canned sweetcorn is classified under HS code 200580 — Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is creamed corn classified under the same code?
Yes, most commercial canned creamed corn is classified under 2005.80 as a vegetable preparation.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned sweetcorn (HS 200580)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200580 (the code used for canned sweetcorn) in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($244M, 20% of world exports), Thailand ($231M) and France ($226M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 sweetcorn (HS 200580)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200580 (the code used for canned sweetcorn) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($150M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($107M) and Japan ($96M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 sweetcorn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200580 for Canned sweetcorn 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 sweetcorn in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned sweetcorn (HS 200580) is classified under NCM 2005.80.00.