Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by — HTS 2004
Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 2006
Chapter 20 › Heading 2004
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2004 is a 4-digit product category for vegetables that are frozen and have been prepared or preserved by a method other than vinegar or acetic acid. It generally covers qualifying frozen vegetable products that are not classified in heading 2006, which covers certain vegetables, fruit, nuts, and other edible parts preserved by sugar or similar methods.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, identify the vegetable or vegetable mixture, review how it was prepared, and follow the more specific descriptions under heading 2004. The product’s ingredients, form, packaging, and processing may affect classification. When the wording is unclear or the product is unusual, a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is frozen and was not prepared or preserved with vinegar or acetic acid.
- Identify the principal vegetable, or review the rules for mixtures when more than one vegetable is included.
- Check the ingredient list and processing method for features such as cooking, seasoning, sauces, or other preparation.
- Read the complete 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and any legal notes, exclusions, and statistical suffix instructions.
- Keep product specifications, labels, recipes, and processing records available to support the classification.
HTS heading 2004 summary
Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2004.10 | Potatoes |
| 2004.90 | Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2004?
Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 2006. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.