Product classification
HS code for Baby food vegetables: 2005.10
Vegetable preparations, homogenised vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Classification of baby food vegetables under HS 2005.10
The classification of baby food vegetables under HS code 2005.10 is determined by the preparation method and the intended consumer base. This code is situated within Chapter 20, which deals with preparations of vegetables. Specifically, 2005.10 covers homogenised vegetables that have been prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid and are not frozen. To meet the criteria for this subheading, the product must be finely processed to a smooth consistency and packaged for retail sale as food for infants or young children. The net weight of the container must not exceed 250 grams, as per the legal notes defining homogenised preparations. If the preparation contains a mixture of different vegetables, it remains under this code. However, if it contains more than 20% meat, fish, or poultry by weight, it would be classified as a composite food preparation in Chapter 21. The classification process follows General Interpretative Rule 1, ensuring that the product's physical state (homogenised) and its commercial presentation (retail baby food) dictate its placement in the tariff schedule. This distinction allows customs to apply specific duties and health regulations relevant to infant nutrition.
- Covers
- Pureed carrots for infants
- Homogenised peas in retail jars
- Mixed vegetable baby food (no meat)
- Pureed sweet potato for babies
- Homogenised squash preparations
- Also under 2005.10
- Gerber 1st Foods Carrots
- Ella's Kitchen Organic Sweet Potato Puree
- Hipp Organic Mixed Vegetables
- Plum Organics Stage 1 Purees
Codes often confused with 2005.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 2104.20, which covers homogenised composite food preparations. If the baby food contains a mix of vegetables and meat (where meat is less than 20%), it might still fall under 2104.20. Another error is using 0710.80 for frozen vegetable purees; HS code 2005.10 specifically excludes frozen products.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200510 (the code used for baby food vegetables), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200510 (the code used for baby food vegetables) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 18% 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 200510, not only baby food vegetables.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $39M 34% of world exports
- 2 France $11M 9.3% of world exports
- 3 Spain $7.8M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $114M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $16M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $7.6M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Spain $6.4M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $89M 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 vegetables
Brazil classifies baby food vegetables under NCM 2005.10.00: HS 2005.10 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 vegetables
What is the HS code for Baby food vegetables?
The HS code for Baby food vegetables is 200510 (Vegetable preparations; homogenised vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen). The HS code for homogenised vegetable preparations (not frozen) put up for retail sale as baby food in containers under 250g is 2005.10.
How do I classify Baby food vegetables for customs?
Baby food vegetables is classified under HS code 200510 — Vegetable preparations; homogenised vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for organic vegetable purees?
Yes, the classification is based on the preparation method and packaging, regardless of whether the ingredients are organic or conventional.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby food vegetables (HS 200510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200510 (the code used for baby food vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($39M, 34% of world exports), France ($11M) and Spain ($7.8M). World exports came to about $114M, 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 vegetables (HS 200510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200510 (the code used for baby food vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($16M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($7.6M) and Spain ($6.4M). World imports came to about $89M, 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 vegetables the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200510 for Baby food vegetables 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 vegetables in Brazil?
In Brazil, baby food vegetables (HS 200510) is classified under NCM 2005.10.00.