Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons, including fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved products. This chapter does not include: prepared jams and jellies (Chapter 20); roasted nuts (Chapter 20); oil seeds (Chapter 12); medicinal plants (Chapter 12). Fresh durian, as a tropical fruit, falls within the scope of fresh fruit of this chapter. Heading 0810 covers other fresh fruit, i.e., fresh fruit not specified in preceding subheadings. Includes: fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, fresh blackberries, fresh kiwi fruit, fresh durian, fresh dragon fruit, etc. However, it does not include fresh apples (0808), fresh citrus (0805), fresh grapes (0806) and other fruits with dedicated headings. First 2 digits 08: indicates Chapter 8, edible fruit and nuts. Digits 3-4: 10 indicates heading 0810, other fresh fruit. Digits 5-6: 60 indicates subheading 081060, fresh durian. In the HS code, the 5th digit being 5 indicates a specific subheading, and 6 indicates fresh durian. This code applies only to fresh durian, excluding frozen, dried or provisionally preserved durian. Fresh durian is classified under 0810 because it is fresh fruit and there is no more specific heading. It does not belong to 0803 (fresh bananas), 0804 (fresh dates, figs, etc.), nor 0811 (frozen fruit). Frozen durian should be classified under 0811.90, and dried durian under 0804.50 or 0813.40.

Product Name: Fill in the product name, which should be specific to the variety, such as "Fresh Durian" or "Golden Pillow Fresh Durian". English Product Name: Fill in the corresponding English name, such as "Fresh durian" or "Durian, fresh". Brand Type: Select from no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other), etc. Export Preference Status: Fill in according to whether preferential trade agreements are enjoyed, such as "Export goods enjoy preferences in the final destination country". Production or Preservation Method: Fill in "Fresh" or "Unshelled", etc. Fresh durian is typically "Fresh, unshelled". Grade: Fill in according to trade practices, such as "Grade I", "Grade A", etc. Specifications: Fill in individual fruit weight or fruit diameter, such as "2-3 kg/piece". Origin: Fill in the cultivation place of the fruit, such as "Thailand", "Malaysia", etc. Product Name: Fresh Durian; English Product Name: Fresh Durian; Brand Type: Foreign brand (other); Export Preference Status: Not applicable; Production or Preservation Method: Fresh, unshelled; Grade: Grade A; Specifications: 2-3 kg/piece; Origin: Thailand. Mistakenly classifying frozen durian under 081060, when it should actually be classified under 081190. Inaccurate filling of the declaration element "Production or Preservation Method", such as writing "Refrigerated" instead of "Fresh". Brand type inconsistent with actual situation, leading to customs questioning.

Core classification basis: The product must be fresh durian, i.e., whole, unshelled, not frozen, dried or provisionally preserved. If the durian has been shelled or frozen, it is classified under 0811; if it is dried durian, it is classified under 0804 or 0813. Classification of fresh durian also needs to consider whether it is ready-to-eat or processed, but fresh durian typically only requires simple handling. 081190 Other frozen fruit: 081190 covers frozen fruit, including frozen durian. Fresh durian is not frozen, so it is classified under 081060. 080450 Fresh or dried mangosteens: 080450 is mangosteens, a different variety from durian. Durian has a dedicated subheading 081060. 081340 Other dried fruit: 081340 covers dried durian and other dried fruit; fresh durian is classified under 081060. 200799 Other jams, fruit jellies: 200799 is jam made from durian; fresh durian is classified under 081060. Is it fresh durian, not frozen or dried? Is it unshelled or only simply shelled? Is it for consumption rather than processing? Is it confused with 080450 mangosteens? Is it confused with 081190 frozen fruit?

What is the HS code for fresh durian? The HS code for fresh durian is 081060. This code applies to fresh, unshelled or shelled durian, but does not include frozen, dried or provisionally preserved durian. Which code should frozen durian be classified under? Frozen durian should be classified under 081190, i.e., other frozen fruit. Be careful not to confuse it with fresh durian 081060. What elements are required for declaring fresh durian? Product name, English product name, brand type, export preference status, production or preservation method, grade, specifications, origin, etc. are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs. How to inquire about the import tariff rate for fresh durian? You can consult the "Import and Export Tariff" published by the General Administration of Customs or inquire through the "Internet + Customs" platform. Tariff rates vary by country of origin and trade agreements; for example, the ASEAN agreement rate may be zero. What is the difference in HS codes between fresh durian and dried durian? Fresh durian is 081060, and dried durian is typically classified under 081340 (other dried fruit). The processing methods differ, so the classifications differ. How should "Production or Preservation Method" be filled in the declaration elements for fresh durian? It should be filled in as "Fresh" or "Fresh, unshelled". Filling in "Frozen" or "Dried" will result in classification errors. What inspection and quarantine procedures are required for importing fresh durian? An import animal and plant quarantine license is required, and it must comply with the official quarantine requirements of the exporting country. For specifics, consult customs or inspection and quarantine authorities. What precautions should be taken when exporting fresh durian with its HS code? When exporting, confirm the importing country's access requirements for fresh durian and declare the code correctly. If the importing country has a preferential trade agreement, a certificate of origin must be provided.