HS Codes for Frozen Vegetables

HS Codes for Frozen Vegetables: A Practical Importers Guide

  For frozen vegetable importers, distributors, food processors, foodservice buyers and retail brands, HS code classification is not only a customs formality. It affects import declaration, tariff checking, customs clearance, product description, documentation consistency and landed cost planning.

  At GreenLand-food , we supply frozen vegetables for global B2B buyers, including IQF frozen broccoli, frozen cauliflower, frozen spinach, frozen edamame, frozen green beans, frozen sweet corn, frozen carrots, frozen mixed vegetables and many other frozen vegetable products. In practical export work, we often see that buyers do not only need a product price. They also need a clearer understanding of how frozen vegetables may be described and classified before shipment.

  This guide organizes common HS code references for frozen vegetables and explains the key points buyers should confirm before placing an order. It is designed as a practical reference for B2B purchasing, but the final HS code, duty rate and import requirement should always be verified with your local customs authority, customs broker or official tariff lookup portal.

  For related frozen food classification, review our HS Codes for Frozen Fruits . This gives purchasing teams a clearer comparison between frozen vegetable and frozen fruit classification before planning mixed frozen food shipments.

  You can review our frozen vegetables category for bulk purchasing, food processing, foodservice distribution, retail packing and private label projects.

About HS Codes for Frozen Vegetables

  Most frozen vegetables are generally reviewed under Chapter 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers . For many commercial frozen vegetable products, the key heading is 0710 , which covers vegetables that are uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, and then frozen.

  However, buyers should not assume that every vegetable-based product belongs to 0710. If the product is fried, seasoned, cooked with sauce, pickled, canned, preserved in vinegar, dehydrated, dried, powdered or otherwise prepared, it may move to another heading or chapter. For example, prepared or preserved frozen vegetables may need to be reviewed under Chapter 20 instead of Chapter 07.

  In real import work, the most important classification questions are usually:

• Is the product fully frozen?
• Is it raw, blanched, steamed or boiled before freezing?
• Is it a single vegetable or a mixture of vegetables?
• Is it cut, diced, sliced, whole, floret, kernel or puree?
• Does it contain seasoning, oil, sauce, vinegar or other ingredients?
• Is it packed for bulk, foodservice, retail or industrial processing?
• Which destination country or region will import the shipment?

Quick Reference: Common HS Codes for Frozen Vegetables

  Below is a practical reference list for common frozen vegetable products. These codes are general HS code references and should be checked against the destination market's official customs database before import declaration.

  For buyers, these HS codes should be treated as a starting point rather than a final declaration decision. Product name, botanical identity, processing method, frozen status, ingredient list and destination market rules should all be checked before import.

1. Frozen Potatoes

Product Description

  Frozen potatoes are widely used by food processors, foodservice distributors, catering kitchens and industrial meal manufacturers. They may be supplied as dices, slices, chunks, cubes or other cut formats. For HS code purposes, buyers should clearly distinguish simple frozen potato products from prepared potato products such as fried, seasoned or coated potato items.

Typical Product Types

• Frozen potato dices
• Frozen potato cubes
• Frozen potato slices
• Frozen potato chunks
• Frozen potato ingredients for food processing

Main Applications

• Ready meals and frozen meal production
• Soup, stew and prepared food manufacturing
• Foodservice kitchens and catering menus
• Industrial vegetable blends
• Retail frozen vegetable packs when applicable

Advantages for B2B Buyers

• Convenient processing format: cut and frozen potato products can reduce preparation time for factories and kitchens.
• Stable ingredient supply: frozen supply helps buyers reduce fresh potato seasonality and storage pressure.
• Flexible cut size: dices, cubes and slices can match different food processing lines.
• Classification caution: if the product is fried, seasoned, coated or otherwise prepared, it may not remain under 0710.

Product Name / Classification When Applying to Customs

  Frozen Potatoes, IQF Frozen Potato Dices, Frozen Potato Cubes, Frozen Potato Slices, Frozen Potato Ingredients.

Recommended HS Code Reference

   0710.10 - Frozen potatoes that are uncooked or cooked only by steaming or boiling in water before freezing. Final extended codes and duty rates should be verified in the importing country.

2. Frozen Peas

Product Description

  Frozen peas are common frozen vegetable ingredients for retail packs, mixed vegetables, ready meals, soups and foodservice supply. They are usually purchased in IQF form so the peas remain separate, convenient to portion and easy to use in industrial or catering applications.

Typical Product Types

• IQF frozen green peas
• Frozen shelled peas
• Frozen peas for mixed vegetable blends
• Frozen peas for foodservice and retail packing

Main Applications

• Retail frozen vegetable bags
• Mixed vegetables and meal kits
• Soups, stews and ready meals
• Foodservice side dishes
• Industrial vegetable processing

Advantages for B2B Buyers

• Strong application flexibility: suitable for retail, foodservice and manufacturing use.
• Good portion control: IQF peas are convenient for high-volume processing and recipe control.
• Stable quality expectation: buyers can specify size, color, tenderness and defect tolerance.
• Clear HS reference: frozen peas are commonly reviewed under 0710.21 when they meet the product condition.

Product Name / Classification When Applying to Customs

  Frozen Peas, IQF Frozen Green Peas, Frozen Shelled Peas, Frozen Peas for Processing.

Recommended HS Code Reference

   0710.21 - Frozen peas, shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water before freezing.

3. Frozen Beans and Long Beans

Product Description

  Frozen beans include frozen green beans, frozen cut beans, frozen long beans, frozen string beans and other bean-type vegetable products. They are common in foodservice supply, retail vegetable packs, Asian-style vegetable mixes and industrial frozen vegetable blends.

Typical Product Types

• IQF frozen green beans
• Frozen cut green beans
• Frozen long beans
• Frozen string beans
• Frozen beans for mixed vegetable products

Main Applications

• Foodservice stir-fry and side dishes
• Retail frozen vegetable packs
• Asian-style mixed vegetables
• Ready meals and frozen prepared food ingredients
• Industrial vegetable blends

Advantages for B2B Buyers

• Multiple cut options: whole, cut and segment formats can match different markets.
• Good texture control: blanching and freezing can help maintain color and bite for commercial applications.
• Wide channel fit: suitable for retail, foodservice and processing users.
• Species clarity: bean species and product name should be accurately described on documents.

Product Name / Classification When Applying to Customs

  Frozen Beans, IQF Frozen Green Beans, Frozen Cut Beans, Frozen Long Beans, Frozen String Beans.

Recommended HS Code Reference

   0710.22 - Frozen beans of Vigna spp. or Phaseolus spp., shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water before freezing. Other leguminous vegetables may be reviewed under 0710.29 .

4. Frozen Spinach and Leafy Vegetables

Product Description

  Frozen spinach is widely used in food manufacturing, bakery fillings, soup bases, pasta products, ready meals, foodservice kitchens and retail vegetable packs. Products may be supplied as chopped spinach, spinach blocks, spinach portions or loose IQF spinach depending on buyer requirements.

Typical Product Types

• Frozen chopped spinach
• Frozen spinach blocks
• Frozen spinach portions
• IQF frozen spinach
• Frozen spinach ingredients for food processing

Main Applications

• Pasta, dumplings and bakery fillings
• Soups, sauces and ready meals
• Foodservice side dishes
• Retail frozen vegetable packs
• Industrial vegetable ingredients

Advantages for B2B Buyers

• Efficient ingredient handling: chopped or portioned formats are convenient for factories and kitchens.
• Stable supply: frozen spinach supports year-round production planning.
• Application versatility: suitable for processed foods, foodservice and retail products.
• Document accuracy: spinach type, cut style, water content and packing should be clearly stated.

Product Name / Classification When Applying to Customs

  Frozen Spinach, Frozen Chopped Spinach, IQF Frozen Spinach, Frozen Spinach Blocks, Frozen Spinach Portions.

Recommended HS Code Reference

   0710.30 - Frozen spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach. Other leafy vegetables may require separate review under other 0710 subheadings or destination-specific tariff lines.

5. Frozen Sweet Corn

Product Description

  Frozen sweet corn is one of the most common frozen vegetable products in global trade. It may be supplied as sweet corn kernels, corn on the cob, corn cuts or customized formats for retail, foodservice and food manufacturing. Because sweet corn has its own HS code reference, buyers should describe the product clearly on commercial documents.

Typical Product Types

• IQF frozen sweet corn kernels
• Frozen corn on the cob
• Frozen corn cuts
• Frozen sweet corn for mixed vegetables
• Frozen sweet corn for retail and foodservice packs

Main Applications

• Retail frozen vegetable bags
• Foodservice side dishes and buffet supply
• Frozen mixed vegetables
• Ready meals and soup production
• Food processing and industrial ingredient use

Advantages for B2B Buyers

• High market familiarity: sweet corn is widely accepted in retail, foodservice and food manufacturing.
• Multiple product formats: kernels, cobs and cuts can support different channels.
• Good mixed-container potential: buyers often combine sweet corn with peas, carrots, broccoli and mixed vegetables.
• Specific HS reference: frozen sweet corn is commonly reviewed under 0710.40.

Product Name / Classification When Applying to Customs

  Frozen Sweet Corn, IQF Frozen Sweet Corn Kernels, Frozen Corn on the Cob, Frozen Corn Cuts, Frozen Sweet Corn for Processing.

Recommended HS Code Reference

   0710.40 - Frozen sweet corn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water before freezing.

6. Other Frozen Vegetables

Product Description

  Many single frozen vegetable products are commonly reviewed under the broad "other frozen vegetables" reference category. This may include frozen broccoli, frozen cauliflower, frozen carrots, frozen onions, frozen garlic, frozen eggplant, frozen okra, frozen asparagus, frozen peppers, frozen bamboo shoots and similar single vegetable products. Because this category is broad, buyers should confirm the exact national tariff line in the destination country.

Typical Product Types

• IQF frozen broccoli florets
• Frozen cauliflower florets
• Frozen carrot dices, slices or strips
• Frozen onion dices or slices
• Frozen garlic cloves, dices or puree-style ingredients where applicable
• Frozen okra, eggplant, asparagus, peppers and bamboo shoots

Main Applications

• Retail frozen vegetable packs
• Foodservice side dishes and kitchen preparation
• Ready meals, soups, sauces and frozen prepared foods
• Industrial vegetable ingredients
• Private label frozen vegetable programs

Advantages for B2B Buyers

• Wide SKU coverage: buyers can source multiple frozen vegetable categories under one supplier program.
• Flexible specifications: cut size, grade, blanching level, packing and quality requirements can be discussed before order confirmation.
• Good for mixed containers: buyers can combine broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sweet corn and other frozen vegetables.
• Customs review needed: many destination markets further subdivide 0710.80 by vegetable type.

Product Name / Classification When Applying to Customs

  Frozen Broccoli, IQF Frozen Broccoli Florets, Frozen Cauliflower, Frozen Carrots, Frozen Onions, Frozen Garlic, Frozen Okra, Frozen Eggplant, Frozen Asparagus, Frozen Peppers, Frozen Bamboo Shoots.

Recommended HS Code Reference

   0710.80 - Other frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, leguminous vegetables, spinach-type vegetables and sweet corn. Buyers should verify the exact extended code by vegetable type and destination market.

7. Frozen Mixed Vegetables

Product Description

  Frozen mixed vegetables are commonly purchased by retail brands, foodservice distributors, central kitchens and ready-meal manufacturers. A mix may include peas, carrots, sweet corn, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers or other vegetables. Because the product contains more than one vegetable, the ingredient ratio and product formula should be clear before customs declaration.

Typical Product Types

• Frozen peas and carrots mix
• Frozen corn, peas and carrots mix
• Frozen mixed vegetables for retail bags
• Frozen oriental vegetable mix
• Customized frozen vegetable blends for foodservice and processing

Main Applications

• Retail frozen vegetable bags
• Central kitchen meal preparation
• Foodservice side dishes
• Ready meals and frozen meal kits
• Private label frozen vegetable programs

Advantages for B2B Buyers

• Strong retail value: mixed vegetable bags are convenient for household and foodservice buyers.
• Formula flexibility: ingredient ratios can be customized according to buyer positioning and cost target.
• Efficient inventory planning: one mixed SKU can cover several vegetable applications.
• Classification review required: composition and ingredient ratio may affect customs review in some markets.

Product Name / Classification When Applying to Customs

  Frozen Mixed Vegetables, IQF Frozen Vegetable Mix, Frozen Peas and Carrots Mix, Frozen Corn Peas Carrots Mix, Frozen Oriental Vegetable Mix.

Recommended HS Code Reference

   0710.90 - Frozen mixtures of vegetables. Buyers should prepare a clear ingredient list and percentage breakdown when needed for customs review.

Common Classification Risks for Frozen Vegetable Importers

  HS code accuracy depends on the real product condition. In frozen vegetable trade, many classification problems come from unclear product descriptions, missing ingredient information or confusion between simple frozen vegetables and prepared vegetable products.

Documents Buyers Should Prepare for Frozen Vegetable Imports

  Before importing frozen vegetables, buyers should make sure the commercial documents, product specification and customs description match the actual goods. A professional supplier should be able to provide clear product and shipment information before loading.

• Commercial invoice with accurate product name and HS code reference
• Packing list with carton quantity, net weight, gross weight and packing format
• Product specification sheet, including vegetable type, cut size, blanching status, storage condition and packing
• Ingredient list and percentage breakdown for frozen vegetable mixes
• Certificate of Origin when required
• Health certificate, phytosanitary-related documents or other import documents where applicable
• COA or quality testing documents according to buyer requirements
• Bill of lading, cold chain details and container loading information

  For regulated markets, buyers should also check pesticide residue requirements, microbiological standards, labeling rules, organic certification rules, private label packaging rules, import permits and any country-specific frozen vegetable requirements.

Logistics and Container Optimization for Frozen Vegetables

  Frozen vegetable shipments require stable frozen storage and cold chain control. For most B2B frozen vegetable orders, buyers usually plan by full container load, mixed container, regular replenishment order or seasonal procurement schedule. The goal is not only to reduce freight cost, but also to protect product quality during storage, loading, transportation and delivery.

Common Packing Options

• Bulk packing: 10 kg carton, 20 lb carton, 30 lb carton or customized bulk carton
• Foodservice packing: 1 kg, 2.5 kg, 5 kg or customized bag-in-carton format
• Retail packing: 300 g, 400 g, 500 g, 1 kg or private label bag
• Industrial packing: customized carton, tote or processing-grade format based on application

Cold Chain Notes

  Frozen vegetables should be stored and transported under stable frozen conditions. In commercial frozen food supply, buyers usually require the product to remain at -18°C or below during storage and shipment. Temperature fluctuation may cause clumping, ice crystal growth, color change, texture damage or quality claims after arrival.

Mixed Container Planning

  For buyers purchasing several frozen vegetable SKUs, a mixed container can improve procurement efficiency. For example, one container may combine frozen broccoli, frozen cauliflower, frozen sweet corn, frozen carrots, frozen green beans and frozen mixed vegetables. Before confirming a mixed container, buyers should check MOQ, carton dimensions, loading quantity, pallet requirements, production schedule and document consistency.

How GreenLand-food Supports Frozen Vegetable Buyers

  GreenLand-food works with global B2B buyers who need reliable frozen vegetables for import, wholesale distribution, food manufacturing, retail packing, foodservice supply and private label development. We do not only provide product quotations. We also help buyers clarify product specifications, packing formats, documentation requirements and shipment planning before order confirmation.

Our Frozen Vegetable Supply Focus

• IQF frozen broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, green beans, carrots, sweet corn and mixed vegetables
• Frozen vegetable dices, slices, florets, kernels, cuts and customized forms
• Bulk packing, foodservice packing and private label retail packing
• Customized specifications for processors, distributors and retail brands
• Mixed container support for multiple frozen vegetable SKUs
• Export documentation support for international frozen vegetable shipments

Why Buyers Work With Us

• Product understanding: we understand frozen vegetable forms, applications, grades and buyer-side quality concerns.
• Specification matching: we help match cut size, blanching level, color, packing and application grade to the buyer's real use.
• Stable frozen supply: we support seasonal planning, batch consistency and long-term purchasing needs.
• Export experience: we prepare commercial documents, packing information and product details needed for international trade.
• B2B communication: we work with importers, wholesalers, food factories, retail brands and foodservice buyers with practical procurement logic.

FAQ About HS Codes for Frozen Vegetables

What is the general HS code for frozen vegetables?

  Many frozen vegetables are generally reviewed under heading 0710 . Common 6-digit references include 0710.10 for frozen potatoes, 0710.21 for frozen peas, 0710.22 for frozen beans, 0710.30 for frozen spinach, 0710.40 for frozen sweet corn, 0710.80 for other frozen vegetables and 0710.90 for frozen mixed vegetables.

Is frozen broccoli classified under 0710.80?

  Frozen broccoli is commonly reviewed under the broad reference category of 0710.80 for other frozen vegetables. However, many countries may provide more detailed extended codes by vegetable type, so buyers should verify the final code with the destination market's customs system.

Are frozen mixed vegetables classified differently from single frozen vegetables?

  Yes. Frozen mixtures of vegetables are commonly reviewed under 0710.90 . Buyers should prepare a clear ingredient list and percentage breakdown, especially when the product contains peas, corn, carrots, beans and other vegetables in one formula.

Does blanching affect frozen vegetable HS classification?

  Simple blanching, steaming or boiling in water before freezing is normally consistent with heading 0710. However, if the product is fried, seasoned, sauced, pickled or otherwise prepared, the classification may change. Buyers should confirm processing details before import declaration.

Are frozen vegetables classified the same as fresh vegetables?

  No. Fresh or chilled vegetables are usually classified under different headings in Chapter 07. Frozen vegetables are generally reviewed under heading 0710 when they are fully frozen and meet the condition of uncooked or cooked only by steaming or boiling in water before freezing.

Can GreenLand-food provide HS code support for frozen vegetable buyers?

  We can provide common HS code references, product descriptions, specifications, packing details and export documentation support. However, the final import HS code and duty rate should be confirmed by the buyer's customs broker or local customs authority in the destination market.

Final Thoughts

  For frozen vegetable importers, HS code accuracy is closely connected with customs clearance, tariff cost, document consistency and supply chain efficiency. The most common reference heading for frozen vegetables is 0710 , but buyers should always review the actual vegetable type, processing method, frozen condition, ingredient composition and destination country rules before shipment.

  As a frozen vegetable supplier, GreenLand-food supports buyers with practical product information, stable frozen vegetable sourcing, flexible packing options and export documentation preparation. Whether you are sourcing frozen broccoli, frozen sweet corn, frozen spinach, frozen carrots, frozen beans or mixed frozen vegetables, clear classification and product communication should begin before the order is confirmed.

  You can explore our frozen vegetables product range , read our related HS Codes for Frozen Fruits guide , or send us your inquiry for product specifications, packing options, samples and sourcing support.