Product classification
HS code for Currants: 0810.30
Fruit, edible, black, white or red currants and gooseberries, fresh.
Classification of currants under HS 0810.30
Fresh currants are classified under HS code 0810.30, which falls within Chapter 8: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0810 is a broad category for "other" fresh fruits that are not specifically named in earlier headings of the chapter (such as citrus, grapes, or melons). Subheading 0810.30 specifically groups black, white, and red currants together with gooseberries. The classification is strictly for fresh fruit. If the currants are dried, frozen, or preserved in sugar, they move to different codes. The botanical identity is the primary driver for this classification. It is important to note that in international trade, the term "currant" can be ambiguous, but for the purposes of 0810.30, it refers exclusively to the berries of the genus Ribes. This classification is used by agricultural authorities to monitor the import of fresh produce and to apply relevant seasonal tariffs or quotas.
- Covers
- Fresh blackcurrants
- Fresh redcurrants
- Fresh whitecurrants
- Fresh gooseberries
- Fresh Jostaberries (hybrids of currants and gooseberries)
- Also under 0810.30
- Dutch Red Currants
- Polish Black Currants
- British Gooseberries
- German Red Currants
- French Black Currants
Codes often confused with 0810.30
Common mistake. The most significant misclassification involves "Zante currants," which are actually small dried grapes. These are classified under 0806.20 as dried grapes (raisins). Fresh currants (Ribes) are 0810.30, while dried Ribes currants are 0813.40. Another common error is 0811.20, which is for currants that have been frozen. If the fruit is preserved in sugar or syrup, it moves to 2008. Importers must be careful to distinguish between the botanical currant and the dried grape "currant" to avoid significant duty discrepancies and regulatory issues regarding fruit fly controls.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081030 (the code used for currants), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081030 (the code used for currants) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 081030, not only currants.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $44M 56% of world exports
- 2 Poland $13M 16% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $4.7M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $79M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $18M 17% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $16M 15% of world imports
- 3 France $8.3M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $108M 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 currants
Brazil classifies currants under NCM 0810.30.00: HS 0810.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about currants
What is the HS code for Currants?
The HS code for Currants is 081030 (Fruit, edible; black, white or red currants and gooseberries, fresh).
How do I classify Currants for customs?
Currants is classified under HS code 081030 — Fruit, edible; black, white or red currants and gooseberries, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh currants?
The HS code for fresh black, white, or red currants and gooseberries is 0810.30.
What is the code for dried currants?
Dried currants (Ribes) are 0813.40, while dried Zante currants (grapes) are 0806.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of currants (HS 081030)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081030 (the code used for currants) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($44M, 56% of world exports), Poland ($13M) and Belgium ($4.7M). World exports came to about $79M, 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 currants (HS 081030)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081030 (the code used for currants) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($18M, 17% of world imports), the Netherlands ($16M) and France ($8.3M). World imports came to about $108M, 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 Currants the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081030 for Currants 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 currants in Brazil?
In Brazil, currants (HS 081030) is classified under NCM 0810.30.00.