Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons, including products fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved. This chapter is an important chapter for agricultural products in the HS classification, involving common fruits such as apples, citrus, grapes, bananas, as well as nuts and melons. Dried fruit products such as raisins and dried apricots are also classified in this chapter, but care must be taken to distinguish them from fruit products of Chapter 20. Goods of this chapter are usually subdivided by variety and processing state, and are a key focus of inspection, quarantine and tariff management in international trade. Heading 0806 covers fresh or dried grapes, including fresh grapes and raisins. Fresh grapes are usually used for direct consumption or winemaking, while dried grapes (raisins) are made by natural sun-drying or artificial dehydration and are widely used in food processing and direct consumption. Under this heading, it is further subdivided into two subheadings based on state: fresh grapes and dried grapes. Note that processed products such as grape juice and wine are not classified under this heading, but should be classified under Chapter 20 or Chapter 22. Code 080620 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits '08' represent Chapter 8, i.e., edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons; digits 3-4 '06' represent the heading, i.e., fresh or dried grapes; digits 5-6 '20' represent the subheading, specifically referring to dried grapes (raisins). Therefore, 080620 specifically refers to dried grapes and does not include fresh grapes (080610). This code is used in international trade to clarify the scope of goods, facilitating customs supervision, statistics and taxation. Dried grapes are classified under 080620 because they fall within the fruit category of Chapter 08 and have undergone dehydration treatment without changing their basic characteristics. The difference from fresh grapes (080610) lies in moisture content and processing state; the difference from grape juice (2009) or canned grapes (2008) lies in the absence of further processing or preservation. Therefore, 080620 is the only correct classification for dried grapes.
Chapter
Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons, including products fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved. This chapter is an important chapter for agricultural products in the HS classification, involving common fruits such as apples, citrus, grapes, bananas, as well as nuts and melons. Dried fruit products such as raisins and dried apricots are also classified in this chapter, but care must be taken to distinguish them from fruit products of Chapter 20. Goods of this chapter are usually subdivided by variety and processing state, and are a key focus of inspection, quarantine and tariff management in international trade.
Heading
Heading 0806 covers fresh or dried grapes, including fresh grapes and raisins. Fresh grapes are usually used for direct consumption or winemaking, while dried grapes (raisins) are made by natural sun-drying or artificial dehydration and are widely used in food processing and direct consumption. Under this heading, it is further subdivided into two subheadings based on state: fresh grapes and dried grapes. Note that processed products such as grape juice and wine are not classified under this heading, but should be classified under Chapter 20 or Chapter 22.
Digit Breakdown
Code 080620 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits '08' represent Chapter 8, i.e., edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons; digits 3-4 '06' represent the heading, i.e., fresh or dried grapes; digits 5-6 '20' represent the subheading, specifically referring to dried grapes (raisins). Therefore, 080620 specifically refers to dried grapes and does not include fresh grapes (080610). This code is used in international trade to clarify the scope of goods, facilitating customs supervision, statistics and taxation.
Classification Basis
Dried grapes are classified under 080620 because they fall within the fruit category of Chapter 08 and have undergone dehydration treatment without changing their basic characteristics. The difference from fresh grapes (080610) lies in moisture content and processing state; the difference from grape juice (2009) or canned grapes (2008) lies in the absence of further processing or preservation. Therefore, 080620 is the only correct classification for dried grapes.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared goods, which should use standardized Chinese or English product names, such as 'raisins' or 'Dried grapes', avoiding colloquial names or brand names. Processing method: Specify the drying method, such as natural sun-drying, hot air drying, freeze drying, etc. Different processing methods may affect classification and inspection requirements. Variety: Specify the grape variety, such as Thompson Seedless, Red Globe, blackcurrant, etc. The variety affects price and inspection standards, but generally does not change the HS code. Whether stemmed: Indicate whether the raisins have had their stems removed. Stemming or not affects the condition of the goods and subsequent processing uses. Packaging specifications: Declare the packaging method and specifications, such as bagged, boxed, net weight per package, etc., for customs statistics and inspection. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Brand affects customs protection of intellectual property rights. Origin: Declare the country or region of production of the raisins, used to determine applicable tariffs and trade agreements. Product name: Raisins; Processing method: Natural sun-dried; Variety: Thompson Seedless; Whether stemmed: Stemmed; Packaging specifications: 25 kg/carton; Brand: No brand; Origin: Xinjiang, China. Confusing raisins with fresh grapes, incorrectly classifying under 080610. Failing to declare processing method, leading to customs questioning the classification. Confusing raisins with candied fruit, incorrectly classifying under 2006.
Product name
The specific name of the declared goods, which should use standardized Chinese or English product names, such as 'raisins' or 'Dried grapes', avoiding colloquial names or brand names.
⚠️ Misreporting as 'dried seedless grapes' or 'raisin products', leading to classification disputes.
Processing method
Specify the drying method, such as natural sun-drying, hot air drying, freeze drying, etc. Different processing methods may affect classification and inspection requirements.
⚠️ Not specifying the processing method, or confusing 'sun-dried' with 'oven-dried'.
Variety
Specify the grape variety, such as Thompson Seedless, Red Globe, blackcurrant, etc. The variety affects price and inspection standards, but generally does not change the HS code.
⚠️ Misreporting blackcurrant as raisins; actually blackcurrant may be classified under other headings.
Whether stemmed
Indicate whether the raisins have had their stems removed. Stemming or not affects the condition of the goods and subsequent processing uses.
⚠️ Failing to declare stemming status, resulting in confusion with stem-on raisins.
Packaging specifications
Declare the packaging method and specifications, such as bagged, boxed, net weight per package, etc., for customs statistics and inspection.
⚠️ Inaccurate declaration of packaging specifications, such as reporting large packaging as small packaging.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Brand affects customs protection of intellectual property rights.
⚠️ Neglecting brand declaration, leading to infringement risks.
Origin
Declare the country or region of production of the raisins, used to determine applicable tariffs and trade agreements.
⚠️ Incorrect origin declaration, such as reporting Xinjiang-produced as USA-produced.
Confusing raisins with fresh grapes, incorrectly classifying under 080610.
Failing to declare processing method, leading to customs questioning the classification.
Confusing raisins with candied fruit, incorrectly classifying under 2006.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: whether the goods fall within the fruit category of Chapter 08 and are in a dried state. Dried grapes should meet: 1) the variety is grape; 2) have undergone dehydration treatment with low moisture content; 3) have not undergone further processing such as sugar preservation or candying. If raisins have been sugar-boiled or have other substances added, they may be classified under Chapter 20. In addition, care must be taken to distinguish them from products such as grape juice and wine, which are classified under other chapters due to different degrees of processing. 080610 Fresh grapes: Fresh grapes are in a fresh state with high moisture content, usually used for fresh consumption or winemaking; dried grapes are in a dehydrated state with low moisture content, used for direct consumption or baking. The processing states differ. 200600 Sugar-preserved fruit: Sugar-preserved fruit has undergone sugar preservation, candying or similar processing with added sugar or other substances; dried grapes have only been dried without added sugar, maintaining their natural state. 200990 Mixed fruit juice: Mixed fruit juice is liquid, made by pressing fruit; dried grapes are solid and have not undergone a pressing process. 081330 Dried apples: Dried apples are dehydrated apple products, different from raisins in variety; classification must be distinguished based on fruit type. 080620 Raisins: This code is for raisins; care must be taken to distinguish from other dried fruits such as dried apricots (080910), dried plums (081320), etc., based on fruit type. Confirm the product is of grape variety, not other fruits. Confirm the product is in dried state, not fresh fruit or juice. Confirm it has not undergone sugar preservation or candying. Confirm packaging and labeling comply with regulations. Confirm origin and brand declaration are accurate.
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: whether the goods fall within the fruit category of Chapter 08 and are in a dried state. Dried grapes should meet: 1) the variety is grape; 2) have undergone dehydration treatment with low moisture content; 3) have not undergone further processing such as sugar preservation or candying. If raisins have been sugar-boiled or have other substances added, they may be classified under Chapter 20. In addition, care must be taken to distinguish them from products such as grape juice and wine, which are classified under other chapters due to different degrees of processing.
Confused Codes：
080610 - Fresh grapes
Fresh grapes are in a fresh state with high moisture content, usually used for fresh consumption or winemaking; dried grapes are in a dehydrated state with low moisture content, used for direct consumption or baking. The processing states differ.
200600 - Sugar-preserved fruit
Sugar-preserved fruit has undergone sugar preservation, candying or similar processing with added sugar or other substances; dried grapes have only been dried without added sugar, maintaining their natural state.
200990 - Mixed fruit juice
Mixed fruit juice is liquid, made by pressing fruit; dried grapes are solid and have not undergone a pressing process.
081330 - Dried apples
Dried apples are dehydrated apple products, different from raisins in variety; classification must be distinguished based on fruit type.
080620 - Raisins
This code is for raisins; care must be taken to distinguish from other dried fruits such as dried apricots (080910), dried plums (081320), etc., based on fruit type.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the product is of grape variety, not other fruits.
✓ Confirm the product is in dried state, not fresh fruit or juice.
✓ Confirm it has not undergone sugar preservation or candying.
✓ Confirm packaging and labeling comply with regulations.
✓ Confirm origin and brand declaration are accurate.
❓ FAQ
How to look up the HS code for dried grapes? You can check through the General Administration of Customs website, HS code query tools, or consult a customs broker. Enter the keyword 'raisins' and the system will show 080620. Note to confirm the product state is dried and not further processed. What is the difference in HS codes between dried grapes and fresh grapes? Fresh grapes are classified under 080610, and dried grapes under 080620. The main difference is the processing state: fresh grapes are fresh fruit, and dried grapes are dehydrated fruit. The state must be accurately described when declaring. Which code should raisins be classified under after sugar preservation? If raisins have undergone sugar preservation, candying or similar processing, they no longer belong to 080620 and should be classified under 200600 (sugar-preserved fruit). This is because the processing method changes the basic characteristics of the goods. What declaration elements are required for importing raisins? Typically, product name, processing method, variety, whether stemmed, packaging specifications, brand, origin, etc. must be declared. Specific requirements are subject to customs requirements; refer to the 'Catalogue of Specifications for Declaration of Import and Export Goods of the Customs of the People's Republic of China'. How to check the tariff rate for dried grapes? Tariff rates may change; you can check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or the International Trade Single Window. The applicable rate must be determined based on origin, such as MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. How to distinguish raisins from dried blackcurrants? Raisins are dried fruits of the Vitis genus, classified under 080620; blackcurrant belongs to the Ribes genus, and its dried products are usually classified under 081340 (other dried fruits). The varieties differ, so the classifications differ. What should be noted when selling raisins via cross-border e-commerce? Ensure the HS code is correct and understand the import country's inspection and quarantine requirements, such as pesticide residue and additive standards. Also pay attention to label compliance to avoid customs clearance delays due to classification errors. What special requirements are there for the HS code of dried grapes when exporting? When exporting, inspection and quarantine declaration is required to ensure compliance with destination country requirements. Some countries may require a phytosanitary certificate. Code 080620 applies to general trade, but attention should be paid to preferential rules of origin under free trade agreements.
Q: How to look up the HS code for dried grapes?
A: You can check through the General Administration of Customs website, HS code query tools, or consult a customs broker. Enter the keyword 'raisins' and the system will show 080620. Note to confirm the product state is dried and not further processed.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between dried grapes and fresh grapes?
A: Fresh grapes are classified under 080610, and dried grapes under 080620. The main difference is the processing state: fresh grapes are fresh fruit, and dried grapes are dehydrated fruit. The state must be accurately described when declaring.
Q: Which code should raisins be classified under after sugar preservation?
A: If raisins have undergone sugar preservation, candying or similar processing, they no longer belong to 080620 and should be classified under 200600 (sugar-preserved fruit). This is because the processing method changes the basic characteristics of the goods.
Q: What declaration elements are required for importing raisins?
A: Typically, product name, processing method, variety, whether stemmed, packaging specifications, brand, origin, etc. must be declared. Specific requirements are subject to customs requirements; refer to the 'Catalogue of Specifications for Declaration of Import and Export Goods of the Customs of the People's Republic of China'.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for dried grapes?
A: Tariff rates may change; you can check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or the International Trade Single Window. The applicable rate must be determined based on origin, such as MFN rate, agreement rate, etc.
Q: How to distinguish raisins from dried blackcurrants?
A: Raisins are dried fruits of the Vitis genus, classified under 080620; blackcurrant belongs to the Ribes genus, and its dried products are usually classified under 081340 (other dried fruits). The varieties differ, so the classifications differ.
Q: What should be noted when selling raisins via cross-border e-commerce?
A: Ensure the HS code is correct and understand the import country's inspection and quarantine requirements, such as pesticide residue and additive standards. Also pay attention to label compliance to avoid customs clearance delays due to classification errors.
Q: What special requirements are there for the HS code of dried grapes when exporting?
A: When exporting, inspection and quarantine declaration is required to ensure compliance with destination country requirements. Some countries may require a phytosanitary certificate. Code 080620 applies to general trade, but attention should be paid to preferential rules of origin under free trade agreements.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.