Product classification
HS code for Bilberries: 0810.40
Fruit, edible, cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh.
Classification of bilberries under HS 0810.40
Bilberries are classified under HS code 0810.40, which is part of the Harmonized System's Chapter 8, covering edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0810 is reserved for "Other fruit, fresh," serving as a category for fruits that do not have their own specific headings earlier in the chapter. Subheading 0810.40 specifically groups together cranberries, bilberries, and other fruits of the genus Vaccinium. For a product to be classified under this code, it must be in its fresh state. This means the berries have not been frozen, dried, or preserved in brine or sulfur water. The classification is botanical in nature, focusing on the genus Vaccinium, which includes both wild and cultivated varieties. Importers must provide documentation verifying the fresh state of the fruit, as any form of processing beyond simple cleaning and cooling would shift the classification to a different chapter. For instance, if the bilberries were frozen, they would move to heading 0811. This distinction is critical for determining the applicable duty rates and phytosanitary requirements.
- Covers
- Fresh bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus)
- Fresh wild blueberries
- Fresh cranberries
- Fresh cowberries and lingonberries
- Also under 0810.40
- Ocean Spray Cranberries
- Driscoll's Blueberries
- Wild Bilberries (Scandinavia)
- Canadian Cranberries
- Chilean Blueberries
Codes often confused with 0810.40
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs when bilberries are frozen, which moves them to 0811.90. If the berries are dried, they are classified under 0813.40. Furthermore, if the fruit is provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas) but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption, it falls under 0812.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081040 (the code used for bilberries), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081040 (the code used for bilberries) in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 081040, not only bilberries.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$3.0B 38% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $952M 12% of world exports
- 3 Spain $757M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.3B 29% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $906M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $722M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $8.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for bilberries
Brazil classifies bilberries under NCM 0810.40.00: HS 0810.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bilberries
What is the HS code for Bilberries?
The HS code for Bilberries is 081040 (Fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh). The HS code for fresh bilberries is 0810.40.
How do I classify Bilberries for customs?
Bilberries is classified under HS code 081040 — Fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are frozen bilberries classified here?
No, frozen bilberries are classified under HS code 0811.90, as heading 0810 is strictly for fresh fruit.
Which countries are the top exporters of bilberries (HS 081040)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081040 (the code used for bilberries) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $3.0B, 38% of world exports), the Netherlands ($952M) and Spain ($757M). World exports came to about $7.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of bilberries (HS 081040)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081040 (the code used for bilberries) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 29% of world imports), the Netherlands ($906M) and Germany ($722M). World imports came to about $8.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Bilberries the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081040 for Bilberries is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bilberries in Brazil?
In Brazil, bilberries (HS 081040) is classified under NCM 0810.40.00.