Product classification
HS code for Shelled beans: 2005.51
Vegetable preparations, beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of shelled beans under HS 2005.51
Shelled beans are classified under HS code 2005.51 because they represent a vegetable preparation that has been processed beyond simple drying or freezing. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Chapter 20 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. Since these beans have been removed from their pods (shelled) and typically underwent a preservation process such as canning or heat treatment in brine, they fall squarely into this category. The classification distinguishes these from fresh or chilled vegetables in Chapter 07, as the preservation method used here ensures a shelf-stable product suitable for long-term storage without refrigeration.
- Covers
- Canned kidney beans in brine
- Preserved navy beans (not in vinegar)
- Canned butter beans, shelled
- Pinto beans preserved in water
- Shelled haricot beans, prepared
- Also under 2005.51
- Bush's Best Baked Beans
- Goya Canned Black Beans
- S&W Canned Kidney Beans
- Eden Organic Cannellini Beans
Codes often confused with 2005.51
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing HS code 2005.51 with HS code 0713.33. Code 0713 refers to dried leguminous vegetables, even if shelled, but they must not be prepared or preserved. If the beans are simply dried, they belong in Chapter 07. Another common mistake is using 2001.90, which covers vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. If the beans are pickled, 2005.51 is incorrect. Additionally, frozen shelled beans should be classified under 0710.22 rather than Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200551 (the code used for shelled beans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200551 (the code used for shelled beans) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 16% 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 200551, not only shelled beans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $382M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $106M 11% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $60M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $964M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $164M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $127M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $99M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 shelled beans
Brazil classifies shelled beans under NCM 2005.51.00: HS 2005.51 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shelled beans
What is the HS code for Shelled beans?
The HS code for Shelled beans is 200551 (Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The HS code for shelled beans that are prepared or preserved (but not in vinegar and not frozen) is 2005.51.
How do I classify Shelled beans for customs?
Shelled beans is classified under HS code 200551 — Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include beans in tomato sauce?
No, beans prepared in tomato sauce or other sauces are generally classified under HS code 2103.90 as sauces and prepared seasonings, or sometimes under 2005.51 depending on the ratio of beans to sauce and specific national customs rulings.
Which countries are the top exporters of shelled beans (HS 200551)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200551 (the code used for shelled beans) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($382M, 40% of world exports), China ($106M) and the Netherlands ($60M). World exports came to about $964M, 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 shelled beans (HS 200551)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200551 (the code used for shelled beans) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($164M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($127M) and Germany ($99M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Shelled beans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200551 for Shelled beans 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 shelled beans in Brazil?
In Brazil, shelled beans (HS 200551) is classified under NCM 2005.51.00.