Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

HS v2017 Code: 200580

About vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

HS code 200580 covers a range of processed and preserved vegetable products, with a focus on sweetcorn (Zea mays var. saccharata). This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a convenient and shelf-stable source of vegetables for consumers and food manufacturers alike. As a key component of many canned, jarred, and packaged food items, the 200580 industry is closely integrated with a wide array of other food processing and distribution sectors.

Production process

The production of 200580 vegetable preparations typically involves several key steps. First, the raw sweetcorn or other vegetables are harvested and cleaned. They are then cooked, either by boiling, steaming, or other methods, to soften the texture and preserve the flavor. The cooked vegetables are then packaged, often in cans, jars, or flexible pouches, and treated with heat or other preservation techniques to extend their shelf life. The final products are then distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and food manufacturers for sale to consumers or use as ingredients.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 200580 industry include the raw vegetable materials, primarily sweetcorn but also potentially other vegetables. Significant quantities of water, energy, and packaging materials such as cans, jars, or flexible pouches are also necessary. Specialized processing equipment, such as cooking vats, canning/jarring machinery, and sterilization systems, are critical investments for producers in this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 200580 industry are canned, jarred, or otherwise packaged and preserved sweetcorn and other vegetable products. These items are then consumed directly by households or used as ingredients in a wide range of other food products, such as 200600 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized)) and 200710 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut purée and fruit or nut pastes, obtained by cooking, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.

Revisions to 200580

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 200580. The most recent 1 version of this code (200580) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 200580 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), 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/v2017/200580'>200580: Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), 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/v2017/200551'>200551: Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200560'>200560: Vegetable preparations; asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/200570'>200570: Vegetable preparations; olives, 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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