Product classification
HS code for Baby food: 2104.20
Homogenised composite food preparations.
Classification of baby food under HS 2104.20
HS code 210420 is designated for "Homogenised composite food preparations." This classification applies to food products that have been processed to a uniform consistency, often pureed or finely ground, and consist of a mixture of ingredients. Baby food, particularly pureed fruits, vegetables, or meat blends, falls under this category due to its composite nature and homogenization for easy consumption by infants. The key elements for this classification are the presence of more than one ingredient (composite) and the processing to achieve a uniform, smooth texture (homogenized), making it suitable for infant feeding. This code ensures that prepared, multi-ingredient baby foods are distinctly categorized.
- Covers
- Pureed fruit and vegetable blends for infants
- Homogenized meat and vegetable purees for babies
- Mixed grain cereals for infants (when pre-cooked and homogenized)
- Prepared infant meals in jars or pouches (e.g., chicken and rice puree)
- Homogenized dairy-based preparations for babies (excluding milk formulas)
- Ready-to-eat fruit and yogurt blends for infants
- Also under 2104.20
- 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. Misclassification can occur with other infant food preparations. HS code 190110 covers "Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale, of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa." This code is primarily for dry, cereal-based infant preparations that require reconstitution (e.g., adding water or milk), whereas 210420 is for ready-to-eat, homogenized composite foods. Another area of confusion might be with single-ingredient purees, which, if not composite, might fall under their respective fruit or vegetable headings, though most commercial baby foods are composite. For example, a single fruit puree might be classified under Chapter 20 if not homogenized with other ingredients.
Top exporters and importers of HS 210420 (the code used for baby food), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210420 (the code used for baby food) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 210420, not only baby food.
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 baby food
Brazil classifies baby food under NCM 2104.20.00: HS 2104.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby food
What is the HS code for Baby food?
The HS code for Baby food is 210420 (Homogenised composite food preparations). The HS code for most prepared baby foods, especially those that are homogenized and consist of multiple ingredients, is 210420. This applies to pureed or finely processed composite food preparations specifically formulated for infants, ready for consumption.
How do I classify Baby food for customs?
Baby food is classified under HS code 210420 — Homogenised composite food preparations. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 210420 include infant formula?
No, HS code 210420 typically does not include infant formula. Infant formulas, which are milk-based preparations designed to replace or supplement breast milk, are generally classified under HS code 190110 or 190190, depending on their specific composition and form. Code 210420 is reserved for composite food preparations.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby food (HS 210420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210420 (the code used for baby food) 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 baby food (HS 210420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 210420 (the code used for baby food) 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.
Is the HS code for Baby food the same in all countries?
The base HS code 210420 for Baby food is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for baby food in Brazil?
In Brazil, baby food (HS 210420) is classified under NCM 2104.20.00.