Product classification
HS code for Frozen mixed vegetables: 2004.90
Vegetable preparations, vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen.
Classification of frozen mixed vegetables under HS 2004.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 2004.90
- Birds Eye Frozen Mixed Vegetables
- Green Giant Frozen Peas
- Pictsweet Farms Frozen Broccoli
- Trader Joe's Organic Frozen Spinach
- Cascadian Farm Organic Frozen Corn
Codes often confused with 2004.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200490 (the code used for frozen mixed vegetables), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200490 (the code used for frozen mixed vegetables) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 200490, not only frozen mixed vegetables.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $343M 18% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $315M 16% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $217M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $375M 17% of world imports
- 2 Japan $335M 15% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $199M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 mixed vegetables
Brazil classifies frozen mixed vegetables under NCM 2004.90.00: HS 2004.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen mixed vegetables
What is the HS code for Frozen mixed vegetables?
The HS code for Frozen mixed vegetables is 200490 (Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen). Frozen mixed vegetables that are prepared (seasoned or cooked) are classified under HS code 2004.90. Simple frozen mixtures are under 0710.90.
How do I classify Frozen mixed vegetables for customs?
Frozen mixed vegetables is classified under HS code 200490 — Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen mixed vegetables (HS 200490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200490 (the code used for frozen mixed vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were China ($343M, 18% of world exports), Belgium ($315M) and the Netherlands ($217M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 mixed vegetables (HS 200490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200490 (the code used for frozen mixed vegetables) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($375M, 17% of world imports), Japan ($335M) and the United Kingdom ($199M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 mixed vegetables the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200490 for Frozen mixed 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 frozen mixed vegetables in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen mixed vegetables (HS 200490) is classified under NCM 2004.90.00.