Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

HS v2017 Code: 200551

About vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

HS code 200551 covers a range of vegetable preparations involving beans that have been shelled, prepared, or preserved in a manner other than by vinegar or acetic acid, and are not frozen. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing consumers with convenient and shelf-stable bean-based products. As a key component of many cuisines worldwide, the production and trade of these vegetable preparations are of significant economic importance.

Production process

The main production techniques for HS code 200551 involve cleaning, sorting, and processing fresh or dried beans. This typically includes washing, blanching, and canning or jarring the beans in a suitable liquid medium, such as water or broth. Specialized equipment like bean shellers, cookers, and filling/sealing machines are utilized to ensure efficient and consistent processing. Quality control measures are also implemented to maintain food safety and product integrity throughout the production cycle.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of HS code 200551 items include fresh or dried beans, as well as various packaging materials such as cans, jars, or pouches. Additional inputs may include water, broth, or other liquids used for preservation, as well as any necessary seasonings or additives. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as bean shellers, cookers, and filling/sealing machines, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the HS code 200551 industry are canned, jarred, or otherwise packaged bean-based vegetable preparations. These products are often consumed as side dishes, ingredients in various recipes, or as standalone snacks. The outputs of this industry may be used as inputs for other food processing industries, such as 200520 Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen or 200599 Vegetable preparations, n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.

Revisions to 200551

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 200551. The most recent 1 version of this code (200551) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 200551 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/20'>20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2005'>2005: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200551'>200551: Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200510'>200510: Vegetable preparations; homogenised vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200520'>200520: Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200540'>200540: Vegetable preparations; peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200559'>200559: Vegetable preparations; beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200560'>200560: Vegetable preparations; asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200570'>200570: Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200580'>200580: Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200591'>200591: Vegetable preparations; bamboo shoots, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200599'>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</a>"]

    

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