Product classification
HS code for Frozen 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 vegetables under HS 2004.90
HS code 2004.90 applies to frozen vegetable preparations and mixtures of vegetables that have been prepared or preserved by means other than vinegar or acetic acid. This code falls under Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Unlike Chapter 07, which covers vegetables in their raw or simply blanched state, Chapter 20 is reserved for products that have undergone further processing, such as cooking, seasoning, or being part of a complex mixture. Subheading 2004.90 specifically excludes potatoes, which are classified under 2004.10. This classification is essential for frozen vegetable mixes that include sauces, have been battered, or have been pre-cooked before freezing. The \"prepared\" aspect is the defining characteristic; if a vegetable has been steamed or boiled beyond the point of simple blanching, or if it has been mixed with non-vegetable ingredients like butter or spices, it moves from Chapter 07 to Chapter 20.
- Covers
- Frozen mixed vegetables with seasoning or sauce
- Frozen battered or breaded vegetables (excluding potatoes)
- Frozen pre-cooked vegetable medleys
- Frozen prepared sweet corn or peas (not simply blanched)
- 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 is using HS code 0710.90, which is for mixtures of vegetables that are simply frozen (raw or blanched). The distinction lies in the level of preparation. If the vegetables are just frozen without any additives or significant cooking, they belong in 0710. Another error is using 2004.10 for any frozen vegetable preparation; however, 2004.10 is strictly for potato-based products like frozen french fries or hash browns. 2004.90 is the residual category for all other prepared frozen vegetables.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200490 (the code used for frozen vegetables), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200490 (the code used for frozen 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 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 vegetables
Brazil classifies frozen 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 vegetables
What is the HS code for Frozen vegetables?
The HS code for Frozen vegetables is 200490 (Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen).
How do I classify Frozen vegetables for customs?
Frozen 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.
What is the HS code for frozen prepared vegetable mixes?
The HS code for frozen vegetable preparations (excluding potatoes) is 2004.90.
What is the difference between HS 0710 and HS 2004?
HS 0710 is for raw or blanched frozen vegetables. HS 2004 is for vegetables that have been further prepared, such as by cooking, seasoning, or adding sauces, before being frozen.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen vegetables (HS 200490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200490 (the code used for frozen 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 vegetables (HS 200490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200490 (the code used for frozen 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 vegetables the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200490 for Frozen 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 vegetables in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen vegetables (HS 200490) is classified under NCM 2004.90.00.