Chapter 08 covers edible fruits and nuts, peels of citrus fruits or melons, including products fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved. This chapter is a core chapter in agricultural trade, involving everyday fruits such as apples, citrus, grapes, and bananas, as well as nuts and fruit peels. When classifying goods, attention must be paid to the degree of processing: fruits only simply preserved, frozen, or dried are classified in this chapter, while further processing (such as candying or making into jam) is classified in Chapter 20. Heading 0811 covers frozen fruits and nuts, including frozen products that have been steamed or boiled in water, but excluding frozen products with added sugar or other sweetening matter. Specifically, it includes strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black currants, white currants, red currants, gooseberries, and other berries, as well as other frozen fruits such as mangoes, pineapples, and lychees. Freezing methods include quick freezing and individually quick frozen, but the product must retain the original form of the fruit and must not have undergone deep processing. Code 081190 consists of 6 digits. The first 2 digits "08" represent Chapter 08: Edible fruits and nuts; peels of citrus fruits or melons. Digits 3-4 "11" represent heading 0811: Frozen fruits and nuts (whether or not steamed or boiled in water), but excluding frozen products with added sugar or other sweetening matter. Digits 5-6 "90" represent subheading 0811.90: Other frozen fruits, that is, all frozen fruits other than subheading 0811.10 (strawberries) and 0811.20 (raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black currants, white currants, red currants, gooseberries), such as mangoes, pineapples, lychees, longans, kiwifruit, etc. Therefore, 081190 specifically refers to other frozen fruits not elsewhere specified. This product is frozen fruit and has not been added sugar or other sweetening matter, which conforms to the description of heading 0811. Since it is not strawberries or berries (subheadings 0811.10 and 0811.20), it is classified under subheading 0811.90 "Other". If the fruit has been sugared, candied, or made into jam, it should be classified in Chapter 20; if it is fresh or chilled fruit, it should be classified under other headings of Chapter 08. Therefore, 081190 is the residual code for frozen fruits not elsewhere specified.
Chapter
Chapter 08 covers edible fruits and nuts, peels of citrus fruits or melons, including products fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved. This chapter is a core chapter in agricultural trade, involving everyday fruits such as apples, citrus, grapes, and bananas, as well as nuts and fruit peels. When classifying goods, attention must be paid to the degree of processing: fruits only simply preserved, frozen, or dried are classified in this chapter, while further processing (such as candying or making into jam) is classified in Chapter 20.
Heading
Heading 0811 covers frozen fruits and nuts, including frozen products that have been steamed or boiled in water, but excluding frozen products with added sugar or other sweetening matter. Specifically, it includes strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black currants, white currants, red currants, gooseberries, and other berries, as well as other frozen fruits such as mangoes, pineapples, and lychees. Freezing methods include quick freezing and individually quick frozen, but the product must retain the original form of the fruit and must not have undergone deep processing.
Digit Breakdown
Code 081190 consists of 6 digits. The first 2 digits "08" represent Chapter 08: Edible fruits and nuts; peels of citrus fruits or melons. Digits 3-4 "11" represent heading 0811: Frozen fruits and nuts (whether or not steamed or boiled in water), but excluding frozen products with added sugar or other sweetening matter. Digits 5-6 "90" represent subheading 0811.90: Other frozen fruits, that is, all frozen fruits other than subheading 0811.10 (strawberries) and 0811.20 (raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black currants, white currants, red currants, gooseberries), such as mangoes, pineapples, lychees, longans, kiwifruit, etc. Therefore, 081190 specifically refers to other frozen fruits not elsewhere specified.
Classification Basis
This product is frozen fruit and has not been added sugar or other sweetening matter, which conforms to the description of heading 0811. Since it is not strawberries or berries (subheadings 0811.10 and 0811.20), it is classified under subheading 0811.90 "Other". If the fruit has been sugared, candied, or made into jam, it should be classified in Chapter 20; if it is fresh or chilled fruit, it should be classified under other headings of Chapter 08. Therefore, 081190 is the residual code for frozen fruits not elsewhere specified.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Fill in the specific fruit name, such as "frozen mango", "frozen pineapple", etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Avoid writing generally "frozen fruit". Method of production or preservation: Explain the freezing method, such as "quick frozen", "individually quick frozen", "frozen after boiling", etc., and indicate whether it has been steamed or boiled. State: Fill in "frozen", such as "shelled", "peeled", "whole", etc., describing the physical state. Whether added sugar or other sweetening matter: Clearly answer "yes" or "no". If "yes", it may be classified in Chapter 20. Brand type: Fill in "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "foreign brand (OEM)", etc., according to customs requirements. Packaging specifications: Indicate the packaging method and weight, such as "10kg/carton", "500g/bag", etc. Country (region) of origin: Fill in the country of origin of the fruit, such as "Thailand", "Vietnam", etc., which must be consistent with the certificate of origin. Production date: Fill in the specific production date or batch number for traceability. Customs declaration example:
Product name: Frozen mango
Method of production or preservation: Quick frozen, not steamed or boiled
State: Peeled and pitted, cut into pieces
Whether added sugar or other sweetening matter: No
Brand type: No brand
Packaging specifications: 10kg/carton
Country of origin: Thailand
Production date: 2025-03-01
HS code: 0811909090 (Note: The specific code is subject to actual customs implementation) Incorrectly classifying sweetened frozen fruit under 0811; it should actually be classified in Chapter 20. Confusing frozen fruits with frozen nuts; nuts should be classified under 0811 or 0812. Failure to distinguish strawberries, berries, and other fruits, leading to incorrect subheadings. Ignoring steaming or boiling treatment; steamed or boiled frozen fruits are still classified under 0811, but this must be indicated.
Product name
Fill in the specific fruit name, such as "frozen mango", "frozen pineapple", etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Avoid writing generally "frozen fruit".
⚠️ Writing only "frozen fruit" without specifying the specific variety, leading to classification disputes.
Method of production or preservation
Explain the freezing method, such as "quick frozen", "individually quick frozen", "frozen after boiling", etc., and indicate whether it has been steamed or boiled.
⚠️ Failure to indicate whether steamed or boiled, which may affect classification.
State
Fill in "frozen", such as "shelled", "peeled", "whole", etc., describing the physical state.
⚠️ Omitting key states such as "shelled", leading to confusion with nuts.
Whether added sugar or other sweetening matter
Clearly answer "yes" or "no". If "yes", it may be classified in Chapter 20.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring a sweetened product as unsweetened, causing classification errors.
Brand type
Fill in "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "foreign brand (OEM)", etc., according to customs requirements.
⚠️ False declaration of brand type, affecting statistics.
Packaging specifications
Indicate the packaging method and weight, such as "10kg/carton", "500g/bag", etc.
⚠️ Incomplete packaging specifications, causing difficulties in inspection.
Country (region) of origin
Fill in the country of origin of the fruit, such as "Thailand", "Vietnam", etc., which must be consistent with the certificate of origin.
⚠️ Incorrect declaration of country of origin, affecting tariff preferences.
Production date
Fill in the specific production date or batch number for traceability.
⚠️ Missing production date, not meeting food safety requirements.
Example： Customs declaration example:
Product name: Frozen mango
Method of production or preservation: Quick frozen, not steamed or boiled
State: Peeled and pitted, cut into pieces
Whether added sugar or other sweetening matter: No
Brand type: No brand
Packaging specifications: 10kg/carton
Country of origin: Thailand
Production date: 2025-03-01
HS code: 0811909090 (Note: The specific code is subject to actual customs implementation)
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying sweetened frozen fruit under 0811; it should actually be classified in Chapter 20.
Confusing frozen fruits with frozen nuts; nuts should be classified under 0811 or 0812.
Failure to distinguish strawberries, berries, and other fruits, leading to incorrect subheadings.
Ignoring steaming or boiling treatment; steamed or boiled frozen fruits are still classified under 0811, but this must be indicated.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The product is fruit and has been frozen; 2) No sugar or other sweetening matter has been added; 3) It does not belong to subheading 0811.10 (strawberries) or 0811.20 (raspberries, blackberries, etc.). If the above conditions are met, it is classified under 0811.90. Note that frozen fruits, if steamed or boiled, are still classified under 0811, but if further processed (such as candied or made into jam), they are classified in Chapter 20. In addition, the variety of fruit is the key to determining the subheading; for example, mangoes, pineapples, etc. all belong to "Other". 081110 Frozen strawberries: 081110 specifically refers to frozen strawberries, whether or not steamed or boiled, while 081190 covers other fruits. If the product is strawberries, it must be classified under 081110. 081120 Frozen raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black currants, white currants, red currants, gooseberries: 081120 covers specific berries, while 081190 is for other fruits. If the product is these berries, it should be classified under 081120. 081210 Other fruits provisionally preserved: 081210 is for provisional preservation (such as sulfur dioxide gas, brine, etc.), not frozen; 081190 is frozen, with a different preservation method. 200799 Other cooked jams, fruit jellies, etc.: If frozen fruit is sweetened or made into jam, it should be classified under 200799, not 081190. 081340 Other dried fruits: 081340 is dried fruit, not frozen; if fruit is dried after freezing, it may be classified under 081340. Confirm the specific variety of fruit and whether it belongs to strawberries or berries. Check whether sugar or other sweetening matter has been added. Confirm the freezing method and whether it has been steamed or boiled. Verify the state description, such as shelled, peeled, etc. Verify the country of origin and preferential trade agreements.
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The product is fruit and has been frozen; 2) No sugar or other sweetening matter has been added; 3) It does not belong to subheading 0811.10 (strawberries) or 0811.20 (raspberries, blackberries, etc.). If the above conditions are met, it is classified under 0811.90. Note that frozen fruits, if steamed or boiled, are still classified under 0811, but if further processed (such as candied or made into jam), they are classified in Chapter 20. In addition, the variety of fruit is the key to determining the subheading; for example, mangoes, pineapples, etc. all belong to "Other".
Confused Codes：
081110 - Frozen strawberries
081110 specifically refers to frozen strawberries, whether or not steamed or boiled, while 081190 covers other fruits. If the product is strawberries, it must be classified under 081110.
081120 - Frozen raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black currants, white currants, red currants, gooseberries
081120 covers specific berries, while 081190 is for other fruits. If the product is these berries, it should be classified under 081120.
081210 - Other fruits provisionally preserved
081210 is for provisional preservation (such as sulfur dioxide gas, brine, etc.), not frozen; 081190 is frozen, with a different preservation method.
200799 - Other cooked jams, fruit jellies, etc.
If frozen fruit is sweetened or made into jam, it should be classified under 200799, not 081190.
081340 - Other dried fruits
081340 is dried fruit, not frozen; if fruit is dried after freezing, it may be classified under 081340.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the specific variety of fruit and whether it belongs to strawberries or berries.
✓ Check whether sugar or other sweetening matter has been added.
✓ Confirm the freezing method and whether it has been steamed or boiled.
✓ Verify the state description, such as shelled, peeled, etc.
✓ Verify the country of origin and preferential trade agreements.
❓ FAQ
Which HS code should frozen mango be classified under? Frozen mango, if not sweetened and not steamed or boiled, should be classified under 081190. If sweetened or made into jam, it is classified in Chapter 20. Note that mango is not a strawberry or berry, so 081110 or 081120 does not apply. What is the difference between HS codes for frozen fruit and fresh fruit? Fresh fruit is generally classified under other headings of Chapter 08 (such as 0803 bananas), while frozen fruit is classified under 0811. The code for frozen fruit is more specific, and the subheading division is based on variety. How can it be determined whether frozen fruit has added sugar? Check the product ingredient list. If it contains sugar, syrup, or other sweetening matter, it may be classified in Chapter 20. Customs may require a component test report. If frozen fruit has been steamed or boiled, will the HS code change? Steamed or boiled frozen fruit is still classified under 0811, but "steamed or boiled" must be indicated in the declaration elements. If sugar is added after steaming or boiling, it is classified in Chapter 20. What is the main difference between 081190 and 081120? 081120 specifically covers raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and other berries, while 081190 is for other fruits, such as mangoes, pineapples, lychees, etc. When classifying, the fruit variety must be accurately identified. What declaration elements are required for imported frozen fruit? Product name, method of production and preservation, state, whether sweetened, brand type, packaging specifications, country of origin, production date, etc. are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs. How can the tariff rate for frozen fruit be checked? It can be checked in the Import and Export Tariff published by the General Administration of Customs or through the customs classification system. Tariff rates may vary depending on the country of origin and trade agreements. For cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen fruit, how should the HS code be selected? Select according to the fruit variety and processing method, such as 081190 for frozen mango. Note that e-commerce retail packaging may affect declaration; it is recommended to consult a professional customs broker.
Q: Which HS code should frozen mango be classified under?
A: Frozen mango, if not sweetened and not steamed or boiled, should be classified under 081190. If sweetened or made into jam, it is classified in Chapter 20. Note that mango is not a strawberry or berry, so 081110 or 081120 does not apply.
Q: What is the difference between HS codes for frozen fruit and fresh fruit?
A: Fresh fruit is generally classified under other headings of Chapter 08 (such as 0803 bananas), while frozen fruit is classified under 0811. The code for frozen fruit is more specific, and the subheading division is based on variety.
Q: How can it be determined whether frozen fruit has added sugar?
A: Check the product ingredient list. If it contains sugar, syrup, or other sweetening matter, it may be classified in Chapter 20. Customs may require a component test report.
Q: If frozen fruit has been steamed or boiled, will the HS code change?
A: Steamed or boiled frozen fruit is still classified under 0811, but "steamed or boiled" must be indicated in the declaration elements. If sugar is added after steaming or boiling, it is classified in Chapter 20.
Q: What is the main difference between 081190 and 081120?
A: 081120 specifically covers raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and other berries, while 081190 is for other fruits, such as mangoes, pineapples, lychees, etc. When classifying, the fruit variety must be accurately identified.
Q: What declaration elements are required for imported frozen fruit?
A: Product name, method of production and preservation, state, whether sweetened, brand type, packaging specifications, country of origin, production date, etc. are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs.
Q: How can the tariff rate for frozen fruit be checked?
A: It can be checked in the Import and Export Tariff published by the General Administration of Customs or through the customs classification system. Tariff rates may vary depending on the country of origin and trade agreements.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce sales of frozen fruit, how should the HS code be selected?
A: Select according to the fruit variety and processing method, such as 081190 for frozen mango. Note that e-commerce retail packaging may affect declaration; it is recommended to consult a professional customs broker.
⚠️ 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.