HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2104.20 – Homogenised composite food preparations
HS code 2104.20 is the 6-digit subheading for homogenised composite food preparations. It is used for homogenized fruit purees for infants, homogenized vegetable purees for infants, homogenized meat purees for infants, infant formula concentrates (certain types) and specialized medical nutrition formulas.
What HS 2104.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers homogenized composite food preparations, primarily referring to baby food and certain dietetic preparations. International trade in these products is characterized by stringent food safety and quality standards, given their target consumers. Exporters are typically countries with advanced food processing technologies and robust regulatory frameworks, while importers include nations with growing populations, increasing disposable incomes, and a demand for convenient, safe, and nutritious infant feeding options. Key trade considerations involve ingredient sourcing (often organic or non-GMO), nutritional fortification, specialized packaging (e.g., pouches, glass jars), and compliance with diverse national labeling and health regulations. The market is driven by parental concerns for infant health, convenience, and the availability of specialized formulas for dietary needs, making it a highly regulated and sensitive trade sector.
- Covers
- Homogenized fruit purees for infants
- Homogenized vegetable purees for infants
- Homogenized meat purees for infants
- Infant formula concentrates (certain types)
- Specialized medical nutrition formulas
- Toddler food pouches
- Pureed dietetic meals
- Examples
- Gerber Baby Food Purees
- Beech-Nut Organics Baby Food
- Plum Organics Pouches
- Nestlé Cerelac
- Abbott Ensure (certain homogenized formulations)
Codes often confused with 2104.20
Common mistake. This code is distinct due to 'homogenized' and 'composite'; it might be confused with 190110 (preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale) if not homogenized or composite, or 210690 (other food preparations) if it's a general pureed food not specifically for infants/dietetic purposes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 210420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 210420 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 Germany $87M 12% of world exports
- 2 Chile $86M 12% of world exports
- 3 Spain $82M 12% of world exports
World total: $705M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $90M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $80M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $59M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $675M 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 2104.20
Brazil does not split HS 2104.20: its NCM code is 2104.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 21.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2104.20
What is HS code 210420?
HS code 210420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Homogenised composite food preparations. This HS code specifically covers homogenized composite food preparations, primarily referring to baby food and certain dietetic preparations. International trade in these products is characterized by stringent food safety and quality standards, given their target consumers. Exporters are typically countries with advanced food processing technologies and robust regulatory frameworks, while importers include nations with growing populations, increasing disposable incomes, and a demand for convenient, safe, and nutritious infant feeding options. Key trade considerations involve ingredient sourcing (often organic or non-GMO), nutritional fortification, specialized packaging (e.g., pouches, glass jars), and compliance with diverse national labeling and health regulations. The market is driven by parental concerns for infant health, convenience, and the availability of specialized formulas for dietary needs, making it a highly regulated and sensitive trade sector.
What products fall under HS code 210420?
Homogenized fruit purees for infants, homogenized vegetable purees for infants, homogenized meat purees for infants, infant formula concentrates (certain types), specialized medical nutrition formulas, toddler food pouches, pureed dietetic meals
What are common misclassifications for HS code 210420?
This code is distinct due to 'homogenized' and 'composite'; it might be confused with 190110 (preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale) if not homogenized or composite, or 210690 (other food preparations) if it's a general pureed food not specifically for infants/dietetic purposes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 210420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 210420 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($87M, 12% of world exports), Chile ($86M) and Spain ($82M). World exports came to about $705M, 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 210420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 210420 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($90M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($80M) and the United Kingdom ($59M). World imports came to about $675M, 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 210420 structured?
HS code 210420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (21) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 210420?
In Brazil, HS code 210420 is NCM 2104.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.