Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, peels of citrus fruit or melons, including fresh or dried fruit, whether or not shelled or peeled. This chapter does not include: preparations containing cocoa by weight (Chapter 18), fruit powders (Chapter 11), jams, etc. (Chapter 20), essential oils (Chapter 33), etc. The main headings are 0801 (coconuts, Brazil nuts, etc.), 0802 (other nuts), 0803 (bananas), 0804 (dates, figs, etc.), 0805 (citrus fruit), 0806 (grapes), 0807 (melons, watermelons), 0808 (apples, pears, etc.), 0809 (apricots, cherries, etc.), 0810 (other fresh fruit), 0811 (frozen fruit), 0812 (fruit provisionally preserved), 0813 (dried fruit), 0814 (peels of citrus fruit). Heading 0810 covers fresh fruit not elsewhere specified or included, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, loganberries, blackcurrants, whitecurrants, redcurrants, gooseberries, bilberries, cranberries, kiwifruit, durian, persimmons, pomegranates, figs, etc. However, it does not include: frozen fruit (0811), fruit provisionally preserved (0812), dried fruit (0813), nuts (0801-0802), citrus fruit (0805), etc. This heading is subdivided into several subheadings by specific variety, such as 0810.10 (strawberries), 0810.20 (raspberries, etc.), 0810.30 (blackcurrants, etc.), 0810.40 (cranberries and bilberries), 0810.50 (kiwifruit), 0810.60 (durian), 0810.70 (persimmons), 0810.90 (other). First 2 digits 08: indicates Chapter 8, i.e., edible fruit and nuts; peels of citrus fruit or melons. Digits 3-4, 10: indicates heading 0810, i.e., other fresh fruit (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, blackcurrants, whitecurrants, redcurrants, gooseberries, etc., which have separate subheadings under 0810, but 0810 as a whole is other fresh fruit). Digits 5-6, 40: indicates subheading 0810.40, i.e., fresh cranberries and bilberries. Specifically includes: cranberries (scientific name Vaccinium macrocarpon, etc.) and bilberries (scientific name Vaccinium myrtillus, etc.), both of which are plants of the genus Vaccinium in the family Ericaceae. Note: cranberries and bilberries belong to the same genus but different species, and both are classified under this subheading. The goods are fresh cranberries and bilberries, which are fresh fruit and do not fall under other more specific headings (such as citrus fruit 0805, grapes 0806, apples 0808, etc.), so they are classified under 0810. Under 0810, because cranberries and bilberries have a specifically named subheading 0810.40, they are not classified under 0810.90 (other). If frozen, they should be classified under 0811; if provisionally preserved, under 0812; if dried, under 0813.
Chapter
Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, peels of citrus fruit or melons, including fresh or dried fruit, whether or not shelled or peeled. This chapter does not include: preparations containing cocoa by weight (Chapter 18), fruit powders (Chapter 11), jams, etc. (Chapter 20), essential oils (Chapter 33), etc. The main headings are 0801 (coconuts, Brazil nuts, etc.), 0802 (other nuts), 0803 (bananas), 0804 (dates, figs, etc.), 0805 (citrus fruit), 0806 (grapes), 0807 (melons, watermelons), 0808 (apples, pears, etc.), 0809 (apricots, cherries, etc.), 0810 (other fresh fruit), 0811 (frozen fruit), 0812 (fruit provisionally preserved), 0813 (dried fruit), 0814 (peels of citrus fruit).
Heading
Heading 0810 covers fresh fruit not elsewhere specified or included, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, loganberries, blackcurrants, whitecurrants, redcurrants, gooseberries, bilberries, cranberries, kiwifruit, durian, persimmons, pomegranates, figs, etc. However, it does not include: frozen fruit (0811), fruit provisionally preserved (0812), dried fruit (0813), nuts (0801-0802), citrus fruit (0805), etc. This heading is subdivided into several subheadings by specific variety, such as 0810.10 (strawberries), 0810.20 (raspberries, etc.), 0810.30 (blackcurrants, etc.), 0810.40 (cranberries and bilberries), 0810.50 (kiwifruit), 0810.60 (durian), 0810.70 (persimmons), 0810.90 (other).
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 08: indicates Chapter 8, i.e., edible fruit and nuts; peels of citrus fruit or melons. Digits 3-4, 10: indicates heading 0810, i.e., other fresh fruit (excluding strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, blackcurrants, whitecurrants, redcurrants, gooseberries, etc., which have separate subheadings under 0810, but 0810 as a whole is other fresh fruit). Digits 5-6, 40: indicates subheading 0810.40, i.e., fresh cranberries and bilberries. Specifically includes: cranberries (scientific name Vaccinium macrocarpon, etc.) and bilberries (scientific name Vaccinium myrtillus, etc.), both of which are plants of the genus Vaccinium in the family Ericaceae. Note: cranberries and bilberries belong to the same genus but different species, and both are classified under this subheading.
Classification Basis
The goods are fresh cranberries and bilberries, which are fresh fruit and do not fall under other more specific headings (such as citrus fruit 0805, grapes 0806, apples 0808, etc.), so they are classified under 0810. Under 0810, because cranberries and bilberries have a specifically named subheading 0810.40, they are not classified under 0810.90 (other). If frozen, they should be classified under 0811; if provisionally preserved, under 0812; if dried, under 0813.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Fill in the specific name of the commodity, using the standard Chinese or English commodity name, such as "fresh cranberries" or "fresh bilberries"; avoid using colloquial names or brand names. Species: Indicate the specific variety, such as cranberry or bilberry, and provide the Latin scientific name where possible. State: Indicate whether it is fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved; here it should be "fresh" or "fresh (not frozen)". Whether shelled or peeled: For fresh fruit, this is usually "not shelled, not peeled"; if processed, declare truthfully. Brand: If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "none". Specifications: Fill in the size, grade, or packaging specifications of the fruit, such as "diameter 10-15 mm" or "125 g per box". Origin: Fill in the country or region of origin, such as "United States", "Canada", "Heilongjiang, China", etc. Packaging method: Explain the inner and outer packaging forms, such as "plastic box packaging, 12 boxes per carton". Product name: fresh cranberries; Species: cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon); State: fresh; Whether shelled or peeled: not shelled, not peeled; Brand: none; Specifications: diameter 12-15 mm, 125 g per box; Origin: United States; Packaging method: plastic box packaging, 12 boxes per carton. Mistakenly classifying frozen cranberries under 0810.40; they should actually be classified under 0811.20. Mistakenly classifying dried cranberries under 0810.40; they should actually be classified under 0813.40. Ignoring the Latin scientific name, leading to confusion with bilberries, although both belong to the same subheading. Confusing cranberries with blackcurrants; blackcurrants are classified under 0810.30.
Product name
Fill in the specific name of the commodity, using the standard Chinese or English commodity name, such as "fresh cranberries" or "fresh bilberries"; avoid using colloquial names or brand names.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in "dried cranberries" or "bilberry extract", resulting in incorrect classification.
Species
Indicate the specific variety, such as cranberry or bilberry, and provide the Latin scientific name where possible.
⚠️ Filling in only "berries" or "wild berries" without distinguishing the specific species.
State
Indicate whether it is fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved; here it should be "fresh" or "fresh (not frozen)".
⚠️ Filling in "chilled" when it is actually frozen, resulting in classification under 0811.
Whether shelled or peeled
For fresh fruit, this is usually "not shelled, not peeled"; if processed, declare truthfully.
⚠️ Ignoring this element, or incorrectly filling in "peeled".
Brand
If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Confusing the brand with the product name, or omitting the brand.
Specifications
Fill in the size, grade, or packaging specifications of the fruit, such as "diameter 10-15 mm" or "125 g per box".
⚠️ Incomplete filling, such as only writing "small fruit".
Origin
Fill in the country or region of origin, such as "United States", "Canada", "Heilongjiang, China", etc.
⚠️ Filling in the processing location rather than the place of origin.
Packaging method
Explain the inner and outer packaging forms, such as "plastic box packaging, 12 boxes per carton".
⚠️ Filling in only "carton packaging" without explaining the inner packaging.
Example： Product name: fresh cranberries; Species: cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon); State: fresh; Whether shelled or peeled: not shelled, not peeled; Brand: none; Specifications: diameter 12-15 mm, 125 g per box; Origin: United States; Packaging method: plastic box packaging, 12 boxes per carton.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying frozen cranberries under 0810.40; they should actually be classified under 0811.20.
Mistakenly classifying dried cranberries under 0810.40; they should actually be classified under 0813.40.
Ignoring the Latin scientific name, leading to confusion with bilberries, although both belong to the same subheading.
Confusing cranberries with blackcurrants; blackcurrants are classified under 0810.30.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: the goods must be fresh cranberries or bilberries and must not have undergone freezing, provisional preservation, drying, or other processing. Cranberries and bilberries are both plants of the genus Vaccinium in the family Ericaceae, and their fresh fruit is explicitly listed in HS subheading 0810.40. If the goods are similar berries of other genera, such as blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum), they should be classified under 0810.30, and strawberries under 0810.10. At the same time, note that if the goods are frozen, they are classified under 0811; if provisionally preserved (such as preservation with sulfur dioxide gas), under 0812; if dried, under 0813. 0810.30 Fresh blackcurrants: Blackcurrants belong to the genus Ribes, a different genus from cranberries, and subheading 0810.30 explicitly names blackcurrants, while 0810.40 is for cranberries and bilberries. 0810.90 Other fresh fruit: If cranberries or bilberries were not named in 0810.40, they would be classified under 0810.90, but because they are specifically named, they are not classified under this subheading. 0811.20 Frozen cranberries and bilberries: The frozen state changes the classification; 0811 is frozen fruit, and even if the variety is the same, once frozen it is classified under 0811.20. 0813.40 Dried cranberries and bilberries: After drying, they are classified under 0813.40; fresh fruit and dried fruit are classified differently. 2007.99 Cranberry sauce: Cranberry products that have been cooked, sweetened, or otherwise processed are classified under Chapter 20, not Chapter 8. Is it fresh fruit? Is it cranberries or bilberries? Has it been frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved? Is it confused with other berries? Has the Latin scientific name been confirmed as Vaccinium?
Basis
Core basis for classification: the goods must be fresh cranberries or bilberries and must not have undergone freezing, provisional preservation, drying, or other processing. Cranberries and bilberries are both plants of the genus Vaccinium in the family Ericaceae, and their fresh fruit is explicitly listed in HS subheading 0810.40. If the goods are similar berries of other genera, such as blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum), they should be classified under 0810.30, and strawberries under 0810.10. At the same time, note that if the goods are frozen, they are classified under 0811; if provisionally preserved (such as preservation with sulfur dioxide gas), under 0812; if dried, under 0813.
Confused Codes：
0810.30 - Fresh blackcurrants
Blackcurrants belong to the genus Ribes, a different genus from cranberries, and subheading 0810.30 explicitly names blackcurrants, while 0810.40 is for cranberries and bilberries.
0810.90 - Other fresh fruit
If cranberries or bilberries were not named in 0810.40, they would be classified under 0810.90, but because they are specifically named, they are not classified under this subheading.
0811.20 - Frozen cranberries and bilberries
The frozen state changes the classification; 0811 is frozen fruit, and even if the variety is the same, once frozen it is classified under 0811.20.
0813.40 - Dried cranberries and bilberries
After drying, they are classified under 0813.40; fresh fruit and dried fruit are classified differently.
2007.99 - Cranberry sauce
Cranberry products that have been cooked, sweetened, or otherwise processed are classified under Chapter 20, not Chapter 8.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it fresh fruit?
✓ Is it cranberries or bilberries?
✓ Has it been frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved?
✓ Is it confused with other berries?
✓ Has the Latin scientific name been confirmed as Vaccinium?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the current tariff rate for HS code 0810.40? You can check the latest import tariff, value-added tax, consumption tax, etc. by entering code 081040 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or a professional HS code query platform. Tariff rates may vary by country and trade agreement (such as free trade agreements), and the latest official publication should prevail. What is the difference between cranberries and bilberries? Are they classified under the same subheading in the HS code? Cranberries and bilberries are both plants of the genus Vaccinium in the family Ericaceae, but they are different species. In the HS code, both are classified under subheading 0810.40 and do not need to be distinguished. However, when declaring, it is recommended to indicate the specific species for customs inspection. Which HS code should frozen cranberries be classified under? Frozen cranberries should be classified under HS code 0811.20, i.e., frozen cranberries and bilberries. Note: 0811 is frozen fruit, and even if the variety is the same, once frozen it is no longer classified under 0810.40. Which HS code should dried cranberries be classified under? Dried cranberries should be classified under HS code 0813.40, i.e., dried fruit. However, note that if dried cranberries have been sweetened or otherwise processed, they may be classified under Chapter 20. What declaration elements are required when declaring fresh cranberries? Usually, product name, species, state, whether shelled or peeled, brand, specifications, origin, packaging method, etc. are required. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements; it is recommended to consult a customs broker in advance or check the customs standardized declaration catalog. Can fresh cranberries imported from the United States enjoy a preferential tariff rate? It is necessary to check whether there is a trade agreement in effect between China and the United States. At present, the China-US Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement may involve tariff exclusions for some products, but the specific rate needs to be checked in announcements from the General Administration of Customs or with professional customs brokers. How are cranberries and blackcurrants distinguished in the HS code? Cranberries are classified under 0810.40, and blackcurrants under 0810.30. They are plants of different genera; blackcurrants belong to the genus Ribes, while cranberries belong to the genus Vaccinium. When declaring, the Latin scientific name should be provided to avoid confusion. If fresh cranberries have been provisionally preserved (such as treated with sulfur dioxide), which code should they be classified under? Provisionally preserved fruit should be classified under HS code 0812, with the specific subheading depending on the variety. 0812 includes fruit provisionally preserved but unsuitable for immediate consumption, such as fruit preserved with sulfur dioxide gas, brine, sulfurous water, etc.
Q: How can I check the current tariff rate for HS code 0810.40?
A: You can check the latest import tariff, value-added tax, consumption tax, etc. by entering code 081040 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or a professional HS code query platform. Tariff rates may vary by country and trade agreement (such as free trade agreements), and the latest official publication should prevail.
Q: What is the difference between cranberries and bilberries? Are they classified under the same subheading in the HS code?
A: Cranberries and bilberries are both plants of the genus Vaccinium in the family Ericaceae, but they are different species. In the HS code, both are classified under subheading 0810.40 and do not need to be distinguished. However, when declaring, it is recommended to indicate the specific species for customs inspection.
Q: Which HS code should frozen cranberries be classified under?
A: Frozen cranberries should be classified under HS code 0811.20, i.e., frozen cranberries and bilberries. Note: 0811 is frozen fruit, and even if the variety is the same, once frozen it is no longer classified under 0810.40.
Q: Which HS code should dried cranberries be classified under?
A: Dried cranberries should be classified under HS code 0813.40, i.e., dried fruit. However, note that if dried cranberries have been sweetened or otherwise processed, they may be classified under Chapter 20.
Q: What declaration elements are required when declaring fresh cranberries?
A: Usually, product name, species, state, whether shelled or peeled, brand, specifications, origin, packaging method, etc. are required. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements; it is recommended to consult a customs broker in advance or check the customs standardized declaration catalog.
Q: Can fresh cranberries imported from the United States enjoy a preferential tariff rate?
A: It is necessary to check whether there is a trade agreement in effect between China and the United States. At present, the China-US Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement may involve tariff exclusions for some products, but the specific rate needs to be checked in announcements from the General Administration of Customs or with professional customs brokers.
Q: How are cranberries and blackcurrants distinguished in the HS code?
A: Cranberries are classified under 0810.40, and blackcurrants under 0810.30. They are plants of different genera; blackcurrants belong to the genus Ribes, while cranberries belong to the genus Vaccinium. When declaring, the Latin scientific name should be provided to avoid confusion.
Q: If fresh cranberries have been provisionally preserved (such as treated with sulfur dioxide), which code should they be classified under?
A: Provisionally preserved fruit should be classified under HS code 0812, with the specific subheading depending on the variety. 0812 includes fruit provisionally preserved but unsuitable for immediate consumption, such as fruit preserved with sulfur dioxide gas, brine, sulfurous water, etc.
⚠️ 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.