Product classification
HS code for Frozen fries: 2004.10
Vegetable preparations, potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen.
Classification of frozen fries under HS 2004.10
Frozen fries, commonly known as French fries, are classified under HS code 2004.10. This classification is based on the level of processing the potatoes have undergone. While raw frozen potatoes might initially seem to belong in Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables), the commercial production of frozen fries involves par-frying or blanching in oil or fat. According to the Chapter 20 notes, vegetables prepared or preserved by processes not provided for in Chapter 07 fall under Chapter 20. Heading 2004 specifically covers vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen. Subheading 2004.10 is dedicated specifically to potato products. The essential character of the product is a potato that has been cut and partially cooked before freezing to ensure it can be finished by the consumer through frying or baking. This thermal treatment and the addition of fats or oils during the par-frying process are the technical reasons for its placement in Chapter 20 rather than Chapter 07.
- Covers
- Frozen par-fried potato strips
- Frozen crinkle-cut fries
- Frozen steak fries
- Frozen shoestring fries
- Frozen potato wedges (par-cooked)
- Frozen battered French fries
- Also under 2004.10
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0710.10, which covers potatoes that are frozen but uncooked. If the potatoes have only been blanched in water to prevent discoloration but not par-fried or prepared with oil, they remain in 0710.10. Another point of confusion is HS code 2005.20, which covers prepared potatoes that are not frozen, such as canned potatoes or potato chips. Importers must distinguish between simple freezing (Chapter 07) and preparation followed by freezing (Chapter 20).
Top exporters and importers of HS 200410 (the code used for frozen fries), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200410 (the code used for frozen fries) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 200410, not only frozen fries.
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 frozen fries
Brazil classifies frozen fries under NCM 2004.10.00: HS 2004.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen fries
What is the HS code for Frozen fries?
The HS code for Frozen fries is 200410 (Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen). Frozen fries are classified under HS code 2004.10, as they are considered prepared potato products that are preserved by freezing.
How do I classify Frozen fries for customs?
Frozen fries is classified under HS code 200410 — Vegetable preparations; potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are frozen sweet potato fries under the same code?
No, sweet potato fries are typically classified under 2004.90, as 2004.10 is specific to potatoes of the Solanum tuberosum species.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen fries (HS 200410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200410 (the code used for frozen fries) 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 frozen fries (HS 200410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200410 (the code used for frozen fries) 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.
Is the HS code for Frozen fries the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200410 for Frozen fries 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 frozen fries in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen fries (HS 200410) is classified under NCM 2004.10.00.