Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons, mainly including fresh or dried fruit, nuts, and peel used for extracting essential oils or beverages. Products in this chapter are mostly plant-derived primary agricultural products, involving seasonality, perishability, and quarantine requirements. Fresh strawberries, as a typical fresh fruit, are classified in this chapter in accordance with their natural attributes. Heading 0810 covers other fresh fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, gooseberries, etc. This heading is distinguished from 0811 (frozen fruit) and 0812 (fruit provisionally preserved), emphasizing the 'fresh' state. Fresh strawberries, because they have not been frozen or preserved, are classified under this heading. Code 081010 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits '08' represent Chapter 8, 'Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons'; digits 3-4, '10', represent the heading 'Other fresh fruit', including strawberries, raspberries, etc.; digits 5-6, '10', are the subheading 'Fresh strawberries', specifically referring to fresh strawberries. Therefore, 081010 fully represents 'fresh strawberries'. Fresh strawberries are classified under 081010 because they are fresh fruit and have not been frozen or preserved. They differ from 0811 (frozen fruit) in that they are not frozen; from 0812 (provisionally preserved) in that they have not been preserved with sulfur dioxide gas, brine, etc.; and from 2008 (fruit preparations) in that they are not processed. Therefore, they are classified under this code as fresh fruit.
Chapter
Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons, mainly including fresh or dried fruit, nuts, and peel used for extracting essential oils or beverages. Products in this chapter are mostly plant-derived primary agricultural products, involving seasonality, perishability, and quarantine requirements. Fresh strawberries, as a typical fresh fruit, are classified in this chapter in accordance with their natural attributes.
Heading
Heading 0810 covers other fresh fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, gooseberries, etc. This heading is distinguished from 0811 (frozen fruit) and 0812 (fruit provisionally preserved), emphasizing the 'fresh' state. Fresh strawberries, because they have not been frozen or preserved, are classified under this heading.
Digit Breakdown
Code 081010 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits '08' represent Chapter 8, 'Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons'; digits 3-4, '10', represent the heading 'Other fresh fruit', including strawberries, raspberries, etc.; digits 5-6, '10', are the subheading 'Fresh strawberries', specifically referring to fresh strawberries. Therefore, 081010 fully represents 'fresh strawberries'.
Classification Basis
Fresh strawberries are classified under 081010 because they are fresh fruit and have not been frozen or preserved. They differ from 0811 (frozen fruit) in that they are not frozen; from 0812 (provisionally preserved) in that they have not been preserved with sulfur dioxide gas, brine, etc.; and from 2008 (fruit preparations) in that they are not processed. Therefore, they are classified under this code as fresh fruit.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity should be filled in as 'fresh strawberries' or 'fresh strawberry', avoiding colloquial names or brand names. Variety: The variety of strawberries, such as 'Benihoppe', 'Akihime', 'Sweet Charlie', etc., which helps customs identify and compile statistics. State: Clearly state 'fresh' or 'fresh', emphasizing that it has not been frozen, preserved, or processed. Grade: Indicate the grade according to commercial standards or the exporting country's standards, such as 'Grade A', 'Grade B', etc. If there is no unified standard, 'ungraded' may be filled in. Packaging specifications: The packaging method and weight per package, such as '10kg/carton', '200g/box', etc., must be consistent with the actual goods. Brand: The brand of the commodity. If there is no brand, 'none' may be filled in, and it must be consistent with the trademark registration status. Origin: The place where the strawberries were grown, which should be specific to country/region, such as 'Yunnan, China', 'California, USA'. Production date: The date of picking or packaging, in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD', used for shelf-life and quarantine management. Product name: Fresh strawberries; Variety: Benihoppe; State: Fresh; Grade: Grade A; Packaging specifications: 10kg/carton; Brand: None; Origin: Yunnan, China; Production date: 2025-03-15. Failure to indicate the 'fresh' state, resulting in mistaken classification under frozen or preserved fruit codes. Elements such as variety and grade are inconsistent with the contract and invoice, triggering customs doubts. Incomplete packaging specifications, such as writing only 'carton' without indicating weight, affecting inspection. Origin declaration is not specific, writing only 'China', which may affect the application of tariff preferences.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity should be filled in as 'fresh strawberries' or 'fresh strawberry', avoiding colloquial names or brand names.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in 'strawberries' without indicating 'fresh', or filling in incorrect product names such as 'frozen strawberries'.
Variety
The variety of strawberries, such as 'Benihoppe', 'Akihime', 'Sweet Charlie', etc., which helps customs identify and compile statistics.
⚠️ Filling in only 'strawberries' without specifying the variety, or filling in a variety inconsistent with the actual goods.
State
Clearly state 'fresh' or 'fresh', emphasizing that it has not been frozen, preserved, or processed.
⚠️ Omitting the state description, or incorrectly marking it as 'chilled' (chilled still belongs to fresh, but must be indicated).
Grade
Indicate the grade according to commercial standards or the exporting country's standards, such as 'Grade A', 'Grade B', etc. If there is no unified standard, 'ungraded' may be filled in.
⚠️ The grade description is inconsistent with the contract or invoice, or non-standard grade terminology is used.
Packaging specifications
The packaging method and weight per package, such as '10kg/carton', '200g/box', etc., must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Packaging specifications do not match the actual goods, or the packaging material (such as carton, plastic box) is not indicated.
Brand
The brand of the commodity. If there is no brand, 'none' may be filled in, and it must be consistent with the trademark registration status.
⚠️ Incorrect brand filling or failure to declare truthfully, leading to intellectual property issues.
Origin
The place where the strawberries were grown, which should be specific to country/region, such as 'Yunnan, China', 'California, USA'.
⚠️ Filling in only 'China' without specifying the province, or the origin is inconsistent with the actual situation.
Production date
The date of picking or packaging, in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD', used for shelf-life and quarantine management.
⚠️ Incorrect date format or failure to fill it in, resulting in inability to trace.
Failure to indicate the 'fresh' state, resulting in mistaken classification under frozen or preserved fruit codes.
Elements such as variety and grade are inconsistent with the contract and invoice, triggering customs doubts.
Incomplete packaging specifications, such as writing only 'carton' without indicating weight, affecting inspection.
Origin declaration is not specific, writing only 'China', which may affect the application of tariff preferences.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the 'Import and Export Tariff' and the 'HS Explanatory Notes'. Fresh strawberries, because they are fresh, unfrozen, unpreserved, and unprocessed fruit, conform to the description of heading 0810 'Other fresh fruit', and are therefore classified under 081010. Attention should be paid to the distinction from 0811 (frozen fruit) and 0812 (provisionally preserved fruit), with the key being the processing state: freezing or preservation changes their freshness, while 081010 refers only to fresh fruit. 081110 Frozen strawberries: Frozen strawberries have undergone freezing treatment, with storage temperatures usually below -18°C, while fresh strawberries are only pre-cooled or refrigerated and are not frozen. 081210 Strawberries, provisionally preserved: Provisionally preserved strawberries are preserved using sulfur dioxide gas, brine, sulfurous water, etc., but are kept in a state unsuitable for direct consumption, while fresh strawberries have no such treatment. 200880 Canned strawberries: Canned strawberries have undergone cooking, sugaring, and other processing and belong to fruit preparations, while fresh strawberries have not undergone any processing. 081040 Fresh cranberries and bilberries: Fresh cranberries and bilberries are different species. Although they are also fresh fruit, their botanical classification is different, and customs classification must be based on the specific variety. Is it clearly fresh strawberries, rather than frozen or preserved? Has it not undergone any processing (such as sugaring or cooking)? Is the variety consistent with the actual goods? Is the packaging suitable for fresh fruit transport? Is the origin specific to country/region?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the 'Import and Export Tariff' and the 'HS Explanatory Notes'. Fresh strawberries, because they are fresh, unfrozen, unpreserved, and unprocessed fruit, conform to the description of heading 0810 'Other fresh fruit', and are therefore classified under 081010. Attention should be paid to the distinction from 0811 (frozen fruit) and 0812 (provisionally preserved fruit), with the key being the processing state: freezing or preservation changes their freshness, while 081010 refers only to fresh fruit.
Confused Codes：
081110 - Frozen strawberries
Frozen strawberries have undergone freezing treatment, with storage temperatures usually below -18°C, while fresh strawberries are only pre-cooled or refrigerated and are not frozen.
081210 - Strawberries, provisionally preserved
Provisionally preserved strawberries are preserved using sulfur dioxide gas, brine, sulfurous water, etc., but are kept in a state unsuitable for direct consumption, while fresh strawberries have no such treatment.
200880 - Canned strawberries
Canned strawberries have undergone cooking, sugaring, and other processing and belong to fruit preparations, while fresh strawberries have not undergone any processing.
081040 - Fresh cranberries and bilberries
Fresh cranberries and bilberries are different species. Although they are also fresh fruit, their botanical classification is different, and customs classification must be based on the specific variety.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it clearly fresh strawberries, rather than frozen or preserved?
✓ Has it not undergone any processing (such as sugaring or cooking)?
✓ Is the variety consistent with the actual goods?
✓ Is the packaging suitable for fresh fruit transport?
✓ Is the origin specific to country/region?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference between the HS codes for fresh strawberries and frozen strawberries? Fresh strawberries are classified under 081010, and frozen strawberries under 081110. The key difference is whether they have undergone freezing treatment. Fresh strawberries are only pre-cooled or refrigerated and remain fresh; frozen strawberries must be frozen and are usually used for long-term preservation. When declaring, the actual state must be accurately declared to avoid classification errors. How can I check the import tariff rate for fresh strawberries? The import tariff rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. The MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the 'Internet + Customs' platform, or the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China'. It is recommended to use customs advance classification services or consult a professional customs broker to ensure the correct rate is applied. What inspection and quarantine certificates are required for exporting fresh strawberries? Exporting fresh strawberries usually requires a phytosanitary certificate to prove compliance with the importing country's quarantine requirements. Some countries also require certificates of origin, fumigation certificates, etc. Enterprises should apply to customs for inspection and quarantine, obtain electronic ledger data, and ensure that packaging and labels comply with the importing country's standards. How should the 'State' declaration element for fresh strawberries be filled in? 'State' should clearly be filled in as 'fresh' or 'fresh', emphasizing that it has not been frozen, preserved, or processed. If it has been refrigerated, 'chilled' may be filled in, but note that chilled still falls within the scope of fresh fruit and does not affect classification under 081010. Avoid filling in incorrect states such as 'frozen' or 'preserved'. Are fresh strawberries classified under 081010 subject to tariff quota restrictions? Fresh strawberries are generally not subject to tariff quota restrictions, but attention should be paid to whether the importing country implements seasonal tariffs or special safeguard measures. For example, some countries raise tariffs in specific seasons. It is recommended to check the importing country's customs policies or learn the latest developments through the WTO tariff database. How should the HS code be declared for cross-border e-commerce sales of fresh strawberries? For cross-border e-commerce retail exports of fresh strawberries, HS code 081010 must also be declared. Attention should be paid to the difference between personal items and goods trade. If the cross-border e-commerce B2C model is used, simplified declaration may apply, but key elements such as product name and state still need to be provided. It is recommended to declare through the 'Cross-border E-commerce Retail Export Unified Version' system. What are the requirements for declaring the packaging specifications of fresh strawberries? Packaging specifications should be filled in in detail, such as '10kg/carton', '200g/box', and the packaging material (such as carton, plastic box) should be indicated. The specifications must be consistent with the actual goods to facilitate customs inspection and statistics. If there are multiple packaging specifications, they should be listed separately. Incorrect declaration may lead to customs clearance delays. If fresh strawberries have undergone irradiation treatment, can they still be classified under 081010? Irradiation treatment is usually used for quarantine or preservation. If it has not changed the basic characteristics of the strawberries, they can still be regarded as fresh fruit and classified under 081010. However, 'irradiation treatment' must be indicated at the time of declaration, and relevant certificates must be provided. If irradiation causes the product to deteriorate or be processed, it may be classified under other codes.
Q: What is the difference between the HS codes for fresh strawberries and frozen strawberries?
A: Fresh strawberries are classified under 081010, and frozen strawberries under 081110. The key difference is whether they have undergone freezing treatment. Fresh strawberries are only pre-cooled or refrigerated and remain fresh; frozen strawberries must be frozen and are usually used for long-term preservation. When declaring, the actual state must be accurately declared to avoid classification errors.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for fresh strawberries?
A: The import tariff rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. The MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the 'Internet + Customs' platform, or the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China'. It is recommended to use customs advance classification services or consult a professional customs broker to ensure the correct rate is applied.
Q: What inspection and quarantine certificates are required for exporting fresh strawberries?
A: Exporting fresh strawberries usually requires a phytosanitary certificate to prove compliance with the importing country's quarantine requirements. Some countries also require certificates of origin, fumigation certificates, etc. Enterprises should apply to customs for inspection and quarantine, obtain electronic ledger data, and ensure that packaging and labels comply with the importing country's standards.
Q: How should the 'State' declaration element for fresh strawberries be filled in?
A: 'State' should clearly be filled in as 'fresh' or 'fresh', emphasizing that it has not been frozen, preserved, or processed. If it has been refrigerated, 'chilled' may be filled in, but note that chilled still falls within the scope of fresh fruit and does not affect classification under 081010. Avoid filling in incorrect states such as 'frozen' or 'preserved'.
Q: Are fresh strawberries classified under 081010 subject to tariff quota restrictions?
A: Fresh strawberries are generally not subject to tariff quota restrictions, but attention should be paid to whether the importing country implements seasonal tariffs or special safeguard measures. For example, some countries raise tariffs in specific seasons. It is recommended to check the importing country's customs policies or learn the latest developments through the WTO tariff database.
Q: How should the HS code be declared for cross-border e-commerce sales of fresh strawberries?
A: For cross-border e-commerce retail exports of fresh strawberries, HS code 081010 must also be declared. Attention should be paid to the difference between personal items and goods trade. If the cross-border e-commerce B2C model is used, simplified declaration may apply, but key elements such as product name and state still need to be provided. It is recommended to declare through the 'Cross-border E-commerce Retail Export Unified Version' system.
Q: What are the requirements for declaring the packaging specifications of fresh strawberries?
A: Packaging specifications should be filled in in detail, such as '10kg/carton', '200g/box', and the packaging material (such as carton, plastic box) should be indicated. The specifications must be consistent with the actual goods to facilitate customs inspection and statistics. If there are multiple packaging specifications, they should be listed separately. Incorrect declaration may lead to customs clearance delays.
Q: If fresh strawberries have undergone irradiation treatment, can they still be classified under 081010?
A: Irradiation treatment is usually used for quarantine or preservation. If it has not changed the basic characteristics of the strawberries, they can still be regarded as fresh fruit and classified under 081010. However, 'irradiation treatment' must be indicated at the time of declaration, and relevant certificates must be provided. If irradiation causes the product to deteriorate or be processed, it may be classified under other codes.
⚠️ 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.