Product classification
HS code for Jarred olives: 2005.70
Vegetable preparations, olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of jarred olives under HS 2005.70
Jarred olives are classified under HS code 2005.70. This classification is part of Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Specifically, heading 2005 applies to other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. Olives that are packed in jars typically undergo a curing process in brine or oil. If the olives are preserved in a liquid that does not contain vinegar or acetic acid as the primary preservative, they fall under 2005.70. This includes olives that are whole, pitted, sliced, or stuffed with ingredients like pimentos, almonds, or garlic. The distinction between Chapter 20 and Chapter 7 (edible vegetables) is the degree of preservation; olives in Chapter 7 are usually fresh, chilled, or provisionally preserved for short-term transport, whereas jarred olives in Chapter 20 are prepared for long-term shelf stability and immediate consumption. The classification remains the same regardless of the container size, provided the preservation method meets the criteria of being "otherwise than by vinegar."
- Covers
- Pitted olives in brine (glass jars)
- Stuffed olives (with pimento, garlic, or cheese) in oil
- Sliced green or black olives in jars
- Whole Kalamata olives in brine
- Olives prepared with herbs and spices in airtight containers
- 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. A common misclassification is HS code 2001.90, which covers vegetables preserved in vinegar or acetic acid. If the brine in the jar contains vinegar, the olives must be moved to 2001.90. Another error is using 0711.20, which is for olives provisionally preserved (e.g., by sulfur dioxide gas) but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. Finally, olives in airtight cans are sometimes confused with 2005.70, though they share the same code, the packaging must be noted for specific regional subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200570 (the code used for jarred olives), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200570 (the code used for jarred 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 jarred 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 jarred olives
Brazil classifies jarred 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 jarred olives
What is the HS code for Jarred olives?
The HS code for Jarred olives is 200570 (Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The HS code for jarred olives prepared without vinegar is 2005.70.
How do I classify Jarred olives for customs?
Jarred 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.
What if the olives are stuffed with pimento?
Stuffed olives are still classified under 2005.70, as the olive remains the primary vegetable component of the preparation.
Which countries are the top exporters of jarred olives (HS 200570)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200570 (the code used for jarred 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 jarred olives (HS 200570)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200570 (the code used for jarred 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 Jarred olives the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200570 for Jarred 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 jarred olives in Brazil?
In Brazil, jarred olives (HS 200570) is classified under NCM 2005.70.00.