HS Code 08.10 – Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08

HS code 0810 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08. Heading 0810 serves as the crucial 'catch-all' category within Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System, encompassing "Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08." This classification is designed for all edible fresh fruits that are not specifically enumerated in headings 0801 through 0809. Its scope is broad, covering a vast array of fresh fruits such as berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries), kiwifruit, melons (excluding watermelons and cantaloupes which can have specific national subheadings), persimmons, pomegranates, and many other less common fresh fruits. The 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere specified) qualifier is critical, meaning that if a fresh fruit can be classified under any other 08 heading (e.g., fresh apples under 0808, fresh bananas under 0803, fresh grapes under 0806), it must be classified there, not in 0810. This heading’s importance for trade compliance lies in correctly identifying the residual category for fresh fruits, preventing misclassification into more specific headings or, conversely, into processed fruit categories (Chapter 20). Accurate classification ensures proper application of tariffs, import quotas, and compliance with diverse phytosanitary regulations that vary by fruit type and origin. This heading reflects the incredible diversity of fresh produce traded globally, supporting the supply chains for a wide range of specialty and common fruits, and highlighting the ongoing globalization of agricultural markets.

Fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, fresh blueberries, fresh blackberries, fresh cranberries, fresh mulberries, fresh gooseberries, fresh red currants, fresh black currants, fresh kiwifruit, fresh melons (excluding watermelons and cantaloupes if specified elsewhere), fresh persimmons, fresh pomegranates, fresh quinces (if not 0808), fresh figs (if not 0804), fresh passion fruit, fresh lychees, fresh carambola (star fruit), fresh dragon fruit, fresh guavas, fresh mangoes (if not 0804), fresh papayas, fresh rambutans

A frequent error with HS 0810 is classifying fresh fruits that are specifically listed in other Chapter 08 headings. For instance, fresh apples (0808), fresh bananas (0803), or fresh oranges (0805) should never be classified under 0810. Another common mistake is classifying processed fruits, such as frozen berries (0811) or dried cranberries (0813), as fresh. The 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere specified) clause is paramount; traders must first exhaust all other specific fresh fruit headings before resorting to 0810. Confusion also arises with Chapter 20 (prepared or preserved fruits) if the fruit has undergone significant processing beyond simple cleaning or packing.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 0810 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($4.5B, 14% of world exports), Vietnam (about $4.3B) and Peru (about $3.2B). World exports came to about $32.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 0810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.6B, 27% of world imports), the United States ($5.8B) and Germany ($2.5B). World imports came to about $35.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

HS code 0810 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (10) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.