Product classification

HS code for Durians: 0810.60

Fruit, edible, durians, fresh.

Classification of durians under HS 0810.60

Fresh durians are classified under HS code 0810.60. This classification is part of Chapter 8, which encompasses edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0810 is reserved for \"Other fruit, fresh,\" serving as a catch-all for fruits not explicitly listed in headings 0801 through 0809 (such as coconuts, bananas, citrus, or grapes). The specific subheading for durians was introduced to provide better statistical tracking for this high-value tropical commodity. For a product to be classified here, it must be in its fresh state. This means the fruit has not been cooked, frozen, or preserved in a way that changes its fundamental character. It may be chilled, as chilling does not change the classification from \"fresh\" under the General Chapter Notes for Chapter 8. However, if the durian is frozen (defined as being cooled below its freezing point until the entire product is frozen), it must be moved to heading 0811. The botanical identity of the fruit as Durio zibethinus is the primary factor for this classification, regardless of the specific cultivar or variety.

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  • Fresh whole durians
  • Fresh durian segments (chilled)
  • Durians in husks
  • Fresh durian pulp (not frozen)
  • Raw durian fruit for immediate consumption
Also under 0810.60
  • Musang King Durian (Malaysia)
  • Monthong Durian (Thailand)
  • Black Thorn Durian (Penang)
  • D24 Durian

Codes often confused with 0810.60

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with frozen durians, which should be under HS code 0811.90. Many importers assume all raw fruit belongs in 0810, but the state of preservation is a primary divider in Chapter 8. Additionally, dried durian snacks are often incorrectly placed here; they belong under 0813.40. Prepared durian pastes or jams containing sugar would fall under Chapter 20 (2007.99).

0811.90Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter08.10Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 080813.40Fruit, edible; fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, dried2007.99Jams, 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 matter

Top exporters and importers of HS 081060 (the code used for durians), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081060 (the code used for durians) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 97% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 76% of its imports here ($19M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 081060, not only durians.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Thailand $3.8B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$3.5B
  3. 3 Malaysia $66M

World total: $7.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $7.5B
  2. 2 Hong Kong $89M
  3. 3 Singapore $17M

Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 76% of its imports here ($19M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $7.7B 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 durians

Brazil classifies durians under NCM 0810.60.00: HS 0810.60 with 00 added.

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

Questions about durians

What is the HS code for Durians?

The HS code for Durians is 081060 (Fruit, edible; durians, fresh). The HS code for fresh durians is 0810.60.

How do I classify Durians for customs?

Durians is classified under HS code 081060 — Fruit, edible; durians, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can frozen durians use this code?

No, frozen durians must be classified under HS code 0811.90. Chapter 8 of the HS system strictly separates fresh fruit from fruit that has been frozen or otherwise preserved.

Which countries are the top exporters of durians (HS 081060)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081060 (the code used for durians) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($3.8B, 52% of world exports), Vietnam (about $3.5B) and Malaysia ($66M). World exports came to about $7.4B, 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 durians (HS 081060)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 081060 (the code used for durians) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.5B, 97% of world imports), Hong Kong ($89M) and Singapore ($17M). World imports came to about $7.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 76% of its imports here ($19M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Durians the same in all countries?

The base HS code 081060 for Durians 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 durians in Brazil?

In Brazil, durians (HS 081060) is classified under NCM 0810.60.00.