Product classification
HS code for Prepared vegetables: 2005.99
Vegetable preparations, vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of prepared vegetables under HS 2005.99
HS code 2005.99 serves as a residual category for various prepared or preserved vegetables and mixtures of vegetables that are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 2005. This classification applies to vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, and which are not frozen. The scope of 2005.99 is broad, covering items like bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and complex vegetable medleys. The essential criteria for classification here are the absence of vinegar (which would lead to heading 2001) and the fact that the product is not frozen (which would lead to heading 2004). The preparation usually involves heat treatment (sterilization or pasteurization) and packaging in airtight containers like cans or glass jars. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), if a vegetable is not specifically listed in subheadings 2005.10 through 2005.91, it must be placed in the basket category of 2005.99. This ensures that any vegetable preparation not specifically listed elsewhere in the 2005 hierarchy is captured under a standardized classification for international trade. This code is frequently used for ethnic food imports and mixed vegetable salads that are shelf-stable and ready to eat.
- Covers
- Canned mixed vegetables (e.g., peas and carrots)
- Prepared bamboo shoots in brine
- Canned water chestnuts
- Prepared artichokes (not in vinegar)
- Canned yams or sweet potatoes in syrup (not as flour)
- Also under 2005.99
- Del Monte Canned Mixed Vegetables
- Reese Artichoke Hearts
- Roland Water Chestnuts
- Cento Roasted Peppers
- Libby's Canned Mixed Vegetables
Codes often confused with 2005.99
Common mistake. Prepared vegetables are often misclassified under HS code 2001.90 if the importer fails to notice the presence of vinegar or acetic acid. Another common mistake is using HS code 2004.90, which is for prepared vegetables that are frozen. If the vegetables are dried but not further prepared, they belong in Chapter 07. Additionally, if the mixture contains more than 20% meat, it must be moved to Chapter 16.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200599 (the code used for prepared vegetables), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200599 (the code used for prepared vegetables) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 200599, not only prepared vegetables.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.2B 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $424M 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Peru* ~$391M 8.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $800M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $562M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $368M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $4.8B 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 vegetables
Brazil classifies prepared vegetables under NCM 2005.99.00: HS 2005.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about prepared vegetables
What is the HS code for Prepared vegetables?
The HS code for Prepared vegetables is 200599 (Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen).
How do I classify Prepared vegetables for customs?
Prepared vegetables is classified under HS code 200599 — Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for prepared mixed vegetables?
Mixed vegetables that are prepared or preserved (not in vinegar and not frozen) are classified under HS code 2005.99.
What does n.e.c. mean in the HS description?
N.E.C. stands for Not Elsewhere Classified, meaning this code is used for products that do not fit into the more specific categories listed previously in the chapter.
Which countries are the top exporters of prepared vegetables (HS 200599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200599 (the code used for prepared vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($424M) and Peru (about $391M). World exports came to about $4.9B, 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 vegetables (HS 200599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200599 (the code used for prepared vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($800M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($562M) and Japan ($368M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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 vegetables the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200599 for Prepared vegetables 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 vegetables in Brazil?
In Brazil, prepared vegetables (HS 200599) is classified under NCM 2005.99.00.