Product classification

HS code for Prepared asparagus: 2005.60

Vegetable preparations, asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.

Classification of prepared asparagus under HS 2005.60

Prepared asparagus is classified under HS code 2005.60 because it falls within Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Specifically, heading 2005 applies to vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, provided they are not frozen. The classification is determined by the processing method; once asparagus has been cooked, blanched, or preserved in a medium like brine or water (without vinegar), it moves from the fresh vegetable category in Chapter 7 to the prepared category in Chapter 20. Subheading 2005.60 is the specific international designation for asparagus treated in this manner. This classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since the product is not frozen and does not contain vinegar, it cannot be classified under headings 2001 or 2004, leaving 2005 as the correct heading.

Covers
  • Canned green or white asparagus spears
  • Jarred asparagus tips in brine
  • Blanched asparagus packed in airtight containers for shelf stability
  • Cooked asparagus pieces preserved in water
  • Asparagus preserved in a light salt solution (not pickled)
Also under 2005.60
  • Roland Canned White Asparagus
  • Green Giant Canned Asparagus Spears
  • Del Monte Canned Asparagus
  • Trader Joe's Marinated Asparagus

Codes often confused with 2005.60

Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying prepared asparagus under HS code 0709.20, which is reserved for fresh or chilled asparagus. If the product has been cooked or heat-treated for preservation, it must move to Chapter 20. Another common mistake involves HS code 0710.80, which covers frozen asparagus; if the asparagus is prepared but frozen, it belongs in 0710 or 2004.90 depending on the extent of preparation. Furthermore, if the asparagus is preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, it must be classified under HS code 2001.90 as a pickled vegetable rather than under 2005.60.

0709.20Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled0710.80Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen07.10Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen2004.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen2001.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins)

Top exporters and importers of HS 200560 (the code used for prepared asparagus), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200560 (the code used for prepared asparagus) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 48% 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 200560, not only prepared asparagus.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $106M
  2. 2 Peru* ~$84M
  3. 3 Spain $20M

World total: $232M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Spain $106M
  2. 2 France $36M
  3. 3 Germany $28M

World total: $222M 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 prepared asparagus

Brazil classifies prepared asparagus under NCM 2005.60.00: HS 2005.60 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about prepared asparagus

What is the HS code for Prepared asparagus?

The HS code for Prepared asparagus is 200560 (Vegetable preparations; asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The HS code for prepared or preserved asparagus (not frozen and not in vinegar) is 2005.60.

How do I classify Prepared asparagus for customs?

Prepared asparagus is classified under HS code 200560 — Vegetable preparations; asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include asparagus in vinegar?

No, asparagus preserved in vinegar or acetic acid is classified under HS code 2001.90, as heading 2005 specifically excludes products prepared with vinegar.

Which countries are the top exporters of prepared asparagus (HS 200560)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200560 (the code used for prepared asparagus) in UN Comtrade data were China ($106M, 46% of world exports), Peru (about $84M) and Spain ($20M). World exports came to about $232M, 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 prepared asparagus (HS 200560)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 200560 (the code used for prepared asparagus) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($106M, 48% of world imports), France ($36M) and Germany ($28M). World imports came to about $222M, 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 Prepared asparagus the same in all countries?

The base HS code 200560 for Prepared asparagus 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 prepared asparagus in Brazil?

In Brazil, prepared asparagus (HS 200560) is classified under NCM 2005.60.00.