What exactly are frozen fries?

Frozen fries are frozen potato strips prepared for frying or baking, classified under HS heading 2004.10.80.20 as French fries.

How should frozen fries be stored before use?

They should be kept frozen at temperatures below -18 °C to preserve quality and safety, maintaining the cold chain during transport and storage.

The potatoes are peeled, cut into strips, blanched, partially fried or baked, then rapidly frozen to lock in texture and flavor before packaging.

Frozen fries are frozen potato strips prepared for frying or baking. They are a processed food product sold in a frozen form.

Prices, specifications and international trade for frozen fries under HS 200410.

$1,416USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Frozen Fries Historical Unit Values

Frozen fries is quoted in USD/t at BEL. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Belgium led reported frozen fries exports in 2025, at $3.4B.

Frozen fries belongs to processed produce within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 200410.

Also known as	French fries
Product type	Finished
Form	Frozen
Position in the chain	Processed
Category	Processed produce — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	200410
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	BEL

Processing steps for frozen fries include Cutting into strips, Blanching, Freezing.

Perishability	Medium
Temperature regime	Frozen
Processing steps	Cutting into strips Blanching Freezing

Frozen fries is used in Food service and retail cooking.

Food service and retail cooking
Frozen fries are thawed and fried or baked as a ready‑to‑cook side dish for restaurants, cafeterias, and home consumers.

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Cold‑chain interruption LogisticsHigh Frozen fries require continuous refrigerated transport and storage; any break in the cold chain can cause temperature rise, leading to quality loss, freezer burn, and increased risk of microbial growth.	Logistics	High	Implement real‑time temperature monitoring, insulated containers, and backup refrigeration during transit and storage.

What exactly are frozen fries?: Frozen fries are frozen potato strips prepared for frying or baking, classified under HS heading 2004.10.80.20 as French fries.
How should frozen fries be stored before use?: They should be kept frozen at temperatures below -18 °C to preserve quality and safety, maintaining the cold chain during transport and storage.
What processing steps are typical for frozen fries?: The potatoes are peeled, cut into strips, blanched, partially fried or baked, then rapidly frozen to lock in texture and flavor before packaging.