Frozen vegetables and vegetable mixtures from India
India exported $52.1 million of frozen vegetables and vegetable mixtures (HS 2004.90) in FY2025-26, down 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.2% to 21.2% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 23.2% to 48.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.2%China 23.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $52MDown 18.0% on last year
- HS code
- 2004.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.90.10.00 | Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables: Antipasto | 3.2% | 13.2% | 23.2% |
| 2004.90.80.00 | Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables: Beans | 2.1¢/kg on entire contents of container | – | – |
| 2004.90.85 | Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables: Other | 11.2% | 21.2% | 48.7% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of frozen vegetables and vegetable mixtures
India's exports to all countries under HS 2004.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2004.90 is 17%, ranging from 14.4% to 19.2% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 3.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on frozen vegetables and vegetable mixtures from India?
13.2% to 21.2% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 2004.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 23.2% to 48.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetables and vegetable mixtures?
2004.90, under heading 2004 (Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 2006). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export frozen vegetables and vegetable mixtures?
Yes. India exported $52.1 million under HS 2004.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.