2004.90 - Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables:

This HTS category, 2004.90, encompasses a broad range of vegetables and mixtures of vegetables that have been prepared or preserved through methods other than pickling in vinegar or acetic acid. Crucially, these products are presented in a frozen state and do not fall under heading 2006, which covers vegetables preserved by sugar. This heading serves as a catch-all for frozen vegetables that do not fit into more specific classifications within Chapter 20.

It is important to distinguish 2004.90 from its sibling category, 2004.10. While 2004.10 is exclusively for frozen potatoes, 2004.90 covers all other frozen vegetables, whether single types or mixed, provided they meet the preparation and preservation criteria. This allows for the classification of a vast array of common and less common frozen vegetable products.

Within 2004.90, further subdivisions provide more granular classification. Subcategory 2004.90.10.00 specifically identifies antipasto, typically a preparation of various vegetables, often marinated, that is frozen. Subcategory 2004.90.80.00 is dedicated to frozen beans prepared in the specified manner. Finally, 2004.90.85 serves as a residual category for all other types of frozen vegetables and mixtures not specifically enumerated in the preceding subcategories, ensuring comprehensive coverage of eligible products.