Product classification

HS code for Preserved vegetables: 0711.90

Vegetables and mixed vegetables, n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.

Classification of preserved vegetables under HS 0711.90

HS code 071190 serves as a residual category for vegetables and vegetable mixtures that are provisionally preserved but not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 0711. This includes vegetables kept in brine, sulfur water, or other preservative solutions solely for transport or storage purposes. Like other items in this heading, these vegetables must be in a state where they cannot be consumed immediately. The classification process involves verifying that the vegetable is not frozen (Chapter 7, heading 0710) and has not undergone preparation beyond provisional preservation (which would move it to Chapter 20). This category is essential for the global trade of raw materials used in the food processing industry. For example, onions or cucumbers stored in high-salt brine for later pickling are classified here. The classification logic requires a two-step verification: first, ensuring the vegetable is not fresh or chilled (0701-0709) or frozen (0710); and second, ensuring it has not been fully prepared or preserved for the table. If a vegetable mixture contains components that are already prepared, the entire mixture might be pushed into Chapter 20. However, for bulk industrial shipments of provisionally preserved mixed vegetables, 071190 remains the standard classification for international trade compliance.

Covers
  • Onions provisionally preserved in brine
  • Cucumbers and gherkins in sulfur water
  • Mixed vegetables in preservative solutions
  • Carrots provisionally preserved for industrial use
Also under 0711.90
  • Industrial brined cucumber for pickling
  • bulk preserved garlic for sauces
  • provisionally preserved peppers for canning
  • semi-processed olives in brine.

Codes often confused with 0711.90

Common mistake. Vegetables in this category are often confused with those in heading 0710 (frozen vegetables) or headings 2004 and 2005 (prepared or preserved vegetables). The key difference is the "provisional" nature. If the vegetable is ready to be served as a side dish or snack, it must be classified under Chapter 20, regardless of the preservative used.

07.10Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen20.04Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading no. 200620.05Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006

Top exporters and importers of HS 071190 (the code used for preserved vegetables), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071190 (the code used for preserved vegetables) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, 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 071190, not only preserved vegetables.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $83M
  2. 2 Egypt $54M
  3. 3 Spain $48M

World total: $398M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $81M
  2. 2 Japan $45M
  3. 3 Spain $38M

World total: $396M 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 preserved vegetables

Brazil classifies preserved vegetables under NCM 0711.90.00: HS 0711.90 with 00 added.

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

Questions about preserved vegetables

What is the HS code for Preserved vegetables?

The HS code for Preserved vegetables is 071190 (Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption). The HS code for other provisionally preserved vegetables and mixed vegetables is 071190.

How do I classify Preserved vegetables for customs?

Preserved vegetables is classified under HS code 071190 — Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What does provisionally preserved mean?

It refers to vegetables treated with chemicals or brine to prevent decay during transport, making them temporarily inedible until they are processed further.

Which countries are the top exporters of preserved vegetables (HS 071190)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071190 (the code used for preserved vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were China ($83M, 21% of world exports), Egypt ($54M) and Spain ($48M). World exports came to about $398M, 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 preserved vegetables (HS 071190)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 071190 (the code used for preserved vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($81M, 20% of world imports), Japan ($45M) and Spain ($38M). World imports came to about $396M, 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 Preserved vegetables the same in all countries?

The base HS code 071190 for Preserved 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 preserved vegetables in Brazil?

In Brazil, preserved vegetables (HS 071190) is classified under NCM 0711.90.00.