HTS Code: 2005 — Other Prepared or Preserved Vegetables (Not Vinegar, Not Frozen)

The HTS heading 2005 encompasses a wide range of vegetables that have been prepared or preserved by methods other than vinegar or acetic acid and are not frozen. This category explicitly excludes products classified under heading 2006, which covers vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.

The products under this heading are typically canned, cooked, dried, or otherwise processed to extend shelf life and enable convenient consumption. The heading includes homogenized vegetables, various forms of potatoes, peas, beans, asparagus, olives, sweet corn, bamboo shoots, and other miscellaneous vegetable products.

Code Hierarchy

• Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
• Chapter 20: Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants
• Heading 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006.
• US HTS Code (10-digit): 2005.XX.XXXX – The final digits specify the exact type and preparation of the vegetable product.

Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings

The heading 2005 is subdivided into detailed 6-digit and 10-digit codes based on the type of vegetable and its form of preparation. Below is a comprehensive table outlining these classifications:

What is NOT Classified Here?

To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:

• Vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid are classified under heading 2006.
• Frozen vegetables fall under different headings, not 2005.
• Fresh or dried vegetables not prepared or preserved are classified under other chapters.

Notes

• Import Regulations: Importation of prepared vegetables under HTS 2005 is subject to USDA and FDA regulations to ensure food safety and quality standards.
• Tariff Rates: Duty rates vary by the specific 10-digit code and product form. Some categories may be subject to tariff-rate quotas or special provisions.
• Labeling Requirements: Accurate product description and labeling are mandatory for customs clearance.

Declaration Example

Product: Shipment of canned black-eye cowpeas, dried, from Mexico.US HTS Code: 2005.51.20.20 (Canned dried black-eye cowpeas)

Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)

General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS – May vary depending on trade agreements.

Additional Requirements: USDA/FDA import inspection and sanitary certification.

Related HTS Codes

• HTS 2006: Vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
• HTS 0713: Dried vegetables (e.g., dried peas, beans).
• HTS 0709: Fresh or chilled vegetables.
• HTS 2004: Potatoes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.