HS Code 2004
Frozen Prepared or Preserved Vegetables
HS code 2004 covers frozen vegetable preparations, such as pre-cooked potato fries and battered snacks, that are preserved without using vinegar or acetic acid.
HS Code 2004 — Frozen Prepared or Preserved Vegetables
This code covers vegetables that have been cooked, prepared, or preserved by methods other than vinegar or acetic acid and then frozen. Common examples include pre-cooked frozen french fries, battered onion rings, and frozen potato croquettes that have been pre-fried.
What's included
- Frozen par-fried french fries
- Breaded and frozen vegetables
- Frozen potato croquettes
- Pre-cooked frozen sweetcorn
What's excluded
- Uncooked frozen vegetables → use
0710(Heading 2004 only applies to vegetables that have underwent preparation beyond simple freezing or boiling.) - Sugar-preserved frozen vegetables → use
2006(Vegetables preserved by sugar are classified under heading 2006 regardless of temperature.)
Common examples
- McCain frozen oven chips
- Frozen breaded mushrooms
- Frozen pre-cooked hash browns
- Frozen battered zucchini fries
Frequently asked questions
Are frozen peas in this category?
Usually no. Simple frozen peas are classified in chapter 07. This heading is for vegetables that have been prepared, such as by frying or coating, before freezing.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 10% - 20%
- Documentation: Requires Phytosanitary Certificates and cold chain temperature logs for customs clearance.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Belgium, Netherlands, United States
- Top importers: United Kingdom, Japan, China
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Key takeaway
Use 2004 for value-added frozen vegetables like french fries; simple frozen vegetables belong in Chapter 07.
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