HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2004.10 – Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen
HS code 2004.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable preparations, potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen. It is used for frozen french fries, frozen potato wedges, frozen hash browns, frozen potato croquettes and frozen roasted potatoes.
What HS 2004.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers potatoes that have been prepared or preserved by methods other than vinegar or acetic acid, and are frozen. This category is dominated by products like frozen french fries and potato wedges, which are globally traded convenience foods. Major importers include countries with high demand for fast food and processed potato products, or those lacking sufficient domestic processing capacity. Exporters are typically nations with large-scale potato cultivation and advanced freezing and processing facilities. Key trade considerations include the potato variety, cut size, pre-frying treatment, packaging, and compliance with international food safety and cold chain logistics standards. The market is highly competitive and driven by consumer demand for convenience and the growth of the foodservice industry.
- Covers
- Frozen french fries
- Frozen potato wedges
- Frozen hash browns
- Frozen potato croquettes
- Frozen roasted potatoes
- Frozen potato puffs
- Examples
- McCain French Fries
- Lamb Weston Potato Wedges
- Ore-Ida Hash Browns
- Simplot Frozen Potatoes
- Aviko SuperCrunch Fries
Codes often confused with 2004.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 071010, which covers frozen raw potatoes, and 200520, which covers potatoes prepared otherwise than by vinegar but not frozen. The key is that the potatoes are prepared (e.g., blanched, pre-fried) and then frozen.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200410 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $3.3B 26% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.7B 21% of world exports
- 3 Canada $1.9B 15% of world exports
World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 15% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.4B 9.9% of world imports
- 3 France $999M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $14.0B 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 2004.10
Brazil does not split HS 2004.10: its NCM code is 2004.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 20.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2004.10
What is HS code 200410?
HS code 200410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen. This HS code specifically covers potatoes that have been prepared or preserved by methods other than vinegar or acetic acid, and are frozen. This category is dominated by products like frozen french fries and potato wedges, which are globally traded convenience foods. Major importers include countries with high demand for fast food and processed potato products, or those lacking sufficient domestic processing capacity. Exporters are typically nations with large-scale potato cultivation and advanced freezing and processing facilities. Key trade considerations include the potato variety, cut size, pre-frying treatment, packaging, and compliance with international food safety and cold chain logistics standards. The market is highly competitive and driven by consumer demand for convenience and the growth of the foodservice industry.
What products fall under HS code 200410?
Frozen french fries, frozen potato wedges, frozen hash browns, frozen potato croquettes, frozen roasted potatoes, frozen potato puffs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200410?
This code is distinct from 071010, which covers frozen raw potatoes, and 200520, which covers potatoes prepared otherwise than by vinegar but not frozen. The key is that the potatoes are prepared (e.g., blanched, pre-fried) and then frozen.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200410 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($3.3B, 26% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.7B) and Canada ($1.9B). World exports came to about $12.9B, 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 goods under HS code 200410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200410 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 15% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.4B) and France ($999M). World imports came to about $14.0B, 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.
How is HS code 200410 structured?
HS code 200410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200410?
In Brazil, HS code 200410 is NCM 2004.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.