HS Code for Frozen mixed vegetables

The classification of frozen mixed vegetables under HS code 2004.90 depends heavily on the level of processing and the ingredients added to the mixture. Heading 2004 covers "Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 2006." This code is typically applied to vegetable mixtures that have been cooked (beyond simple blanching), seasoned, or combined with other ingredients like fats, oils, or sauces before being frozen. According to the Chapter 20 notes, this heading includes vegetables that have been prepared to a degree that they are no longer classified in Chapter 7. While Chapter 7 covers vegetables that are simply frozen (raw, steamed, or boiled in water), Chapter 20 is reserved for preparations. For a mixture to fall under 2004.90, it must be a preparation of multiple vegetables (excluding potatoes, which have their own subheadings) that are frozen and intended for consumption after minimal reheating.

Products Included

• Frozen mixed vegetables with added butter or seasoning
• Frozen stir-fry vegetable medleys with pre-applied sauces
• Frozen grilled or roasted vegetable mixtures
• Frozen vegetable mixes containing non-vegetable ingredients like pasta or rice (where vegetables predominate)
• Frozen battered or breaded vegetable mixtures

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0710.90. Code 0710.90 is for mixtures of vegetables that are simply frozen, either raw or having been cooked in water or steamed before freezing, without any further preparation like seasoning or sauces. If the vegetables are merely blanched to stop enzyme activity for preservation, they belong in 0710.90. Another confusion arises with HS code 2104.10 for soups and broths; if the vegetable mixture is intended to be a soup base and contains significant liquid or stock, it may be classified there instead of 2004.90.

FAQ

What is the HS code for frozen mixed vegetables?

Frozen mixed vegetables that are prepared (seasoned or cooked) are classified under HS code 2004.90. Simple frozen mixtures are under 0710.90.

Are frozen peas and carrots classified here?

If they are just steamed and frozen, they fall under 0710.90. If they are frozen in a butter sauce, they are classified under 2004.90.