HS Code 200490
Frozen Prepared Mixed Vegetables
HS code 200490 covers prepared or cooked vegetables and mixtures, excluding potatoes, which are preserved by freezing and do not contain vinegar or acetic acid.
HS Code 200490 — Frozen Prepared Mixed Vegetables
This code covers vegetables and vegetable mixtures (other than potatoes) that have been prepared or cooked and then frozen. This includes frozen stir-fry mixes with sauce or pre-seasoned frozen vegetable sides.
What's included
- Frozen vegetable stir-fry mixes
- Frozen breaded mushrooms
- Frozen seasoned corn
- Frozen battered onion rings
What's excluded
- Frozen plain peas → use
071021(Simply frozen (unprepared) vegetables are in Chapter 7.) - Frozen prepared potatoes → use
200410(Potatoes have a specific subheading within 2004.)
Common examples
- Frozen battered cauliflower bites
- Mixed frozen vegetables in garlic butter sauce
- Frozen tempura vegetables
Frequently asked questions
What defines 'prepared' for frozen vegetables?
Preparation includes cooking, seasoning, battering, or adding sauces. If the vegetables are only blanched and frozen, they stay in Chapter 7.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 10% - 15%
- Documentation: Health certificates are often required for imported prepared food items.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: China, Belgium, Spain
- Top importers: United States, Japan, France
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Key takeaway
Applies to frozen vegetable products that have been 'added to' or cooked beyond simple preservation.
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