Product classification

HS code for Canned strawberries: 2008.80

Fruit, strawberries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.

Classification of canned strawberries under HS 2008.80

Canned strawberries are classified under HS code 2008.80. Chapter 20 of the Harmonized System covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2008 specifically includes fruit, nuts, and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Strawberries that have been canned in syrup or water undergo a preservation process that exceeds the simple freezing or drying found in Chapter 08. According to the Explanatory Notes to the HS, heading 2008 covers products that are generally whole, in pieces, or crushed, and have been treated to ensure preservation beyond their natural state. Since canned strawberries are typically heat-treated and sealed in syrup, they are excluded from Chapter 08 and placed in 2008.80. This code applies regardless of whether the strawberries are whole, halved, or sliced, provided they have not been cooked into a jam or puree.

Covers
  • Strawberries in heavy or light syrup
  • Strawberries preserved in water or juice
  • Canned strawberry halves or slices
  • Strawberries preserved in spirit (alcohol)
Also under 2008.80
  • Dole Frozen Sliced Strawberries
  • Oregon Fruit Products Canned Strawberries
  • Smucker's Strawberry Topping
  • Driscoll's Frozen Strawberries
  • Cascadian Farm Organic Frozen Strawberries

Codes often confused with 2008.80

Common mistake. Canned strawberries are often confused with 2007.99, which covers jams, fruit jellies, and marmalades. The distinction lies in the consistency; 2007 requires the product to be obtained by cooking to a paste or jelly-like consistency. They are also confused with 0811.10, which is for frozen strawberries. If the strawberries are simply frozen and contain added sugar, they remain in 0811, but if they are heat-preserved in cans, they move to 2008.80.

2007.99Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes; of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter20.07Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter0811.10Fruit, edible; strawberries, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter08.11Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Top exporters and importers of HS 200880 (the code used for canned strawberries), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200880 (the code used for canned strawberries) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 200880, not only canned strawberries.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $48M
  2. 2 China $42M
  3. 3 Spain $38M

World total: $344M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $49M
  2. 2 Germany $44M
  3. 3 France $39M

World total: $401M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 canned strawberries

Brazil classifies canned strawberries under NCM 2008.80.00: HS 2008.80 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about canned strawberries

What is the HS code for Canned strawberries?

The HS code for Canned strawberries is 200880 (Fruit; strawberries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit). The specific HS code for prepared or preserved strawberries in cans or other containers is 2008.80.

How do I classify Canned strawberries for customs?

Canned strawberries is classified under HS code 200880 — Fruit; strawberries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are strawberries in syrup different from strawberries in water?

No, both are classified under 2008.80, as the heading covers preparations with or without added sugar or spirit.

Which countries are the top exporters of canned strawberries (HS 200880)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200880 (the code used for canned strawberries) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($48M, 14% of world exports), China ($42M) and Spain ($38M). World exports came to about $344M, 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 canned strawberries (HS 200880)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 200880 (the code used for canned strawberries) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($49M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($44M) and France ($39M). World imports came to about $401M, 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 Canned strawberries the same in all countries?

The base HS code 200880 for Canned strawberries 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 canned strawberries in Brazil?

In Brazil, canned strawberries (HS 200880) is classified under NCM 2008.80.00.