HS Code Subheading

Vegetable preparations; homogenised vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

2005.10 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 200510

This HS code covers homogenised vegetables that have been prepared and preserved, but are not frozen and do not use vinegar or acetic acid as the primary preservative. This category is predominantly associated with baby food and purees, offering convenience and extended shelf life. Major importers include countries with high birth rates, a growing middle class seeking convenient infant nutrition, or those with limited domestic processing capabilities. Exporters are typically nations with advanced food processing industries and robust agricultural sectors, focusing on stringent food safety and quality standards. Key considerations in trade involve ingredient sourcing, nutritional labeling requirements, and packaging innovations to ensure product integrity and consumer appeal across diverse markets.

Products Under This Code

Homogenized carrot puree, strained spinach baby food, mixed vegetable baby food, pureed sweet potato, organic vegetable purees, vegetable-based infant formula ingredients, pumpkin baby food puree

Real World Examples

Gerber 1st Foods Carrots, Ella's Kitchen Organic Sweet Potato Puree, Hipp Organic Mixed Vegetables, Plum Organics Stage 1 Purees

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 2007 (jams, fruit jellies) if fruit is mixed in, or 2104 (soups and broths) if the product has a high liquid content and is intended as a soup. The key is 'homogenised vegetables' for direct consumption.

Products Classified Under 2005.10

Homogenised vegetablesBaby food vegetables

Related Codes

2005.20 Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.40 Vegetable preparations; peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.51 Vegetable preparations; beans, shelled, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.59 Vegetable preparations; beans, (not shelled), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.60 Vegetable preparations; asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.70 Vegetable preparations; olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.80 Vegetable preparations; sweetcorn (zea mays var. saccharata), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.91 Vegetable preparations; bamboo shoots, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 2005.99 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

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

Major importers include developing nations and countries with high demand for convenience foods; top exporters are often large agricultural producers with advanced food processing capabilities like the USA and EU countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 200510?

HS code 200510 covers: Vegetable preparations; homogenised vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This HS code covers homogenised vegetables that have been prepared and preserved, but are not frozen and do not use vinegar or acetic acid as the primary preservative. This category is predominantly associated with baby food and purees, offering convenience and extended shelf life. Major importers include countries with high birth rates, a growing middle class seeking convenient infant nutrition, or those with limited domestic processing capabilities. Exporters are typically nations with advanced food processing industries and robust agricultural sectors, focusing on stringent food safety and quality standards. Key considerations in trade involve ingredient sourcing, nutritional labeling requirements, and packaging innovations to ensure product integrity and consumer appeal across diverse markets.

What products fall under HS code 200510?

Homogenized carrot puree, strained spinach baby food, mixed vegetable baby food, pureed sweet potato, organic vegetable purees, vegetable-based infant formula ingredients, pumpkin baby food puree

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200510?

This code can be confused with 2007 (jams, fruit jellies) if fruit is mixed in, or 2104 (soups and broths) if the product has a high liquid content and is intended as a soup. The key is 'homogenised vegetables' for direct consumption.

How is HS code 200510 structured?

HS code 200510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.