Product classification

HS code for Fresh fruit: 0810.90

Fruit, edible, fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh.

Classification of fresh fruit under HS 0810.90

HS code 0810.90 serves as a residual or "catch-all" category for fresh edible fruits that are not specifically named in the preceding headings of Chapter 8. Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System covers edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. While common fruits like bananas (0803), citrus (0805), grapes (0806), and apples (0808) have their own dedicated headings, 0810.90 captures a wide variety of exotic, tropical, and specialty fruits. This classification is determined by the botanical nature of the product and its state of preservation. To fall under this code, the fruit must be fresh and intended for human consumption. The "not elsewhere specified or included" (n.e.s.o.i.) nature of this code makes it one of the most diverse subheadings in the fruit trade. It requires importers to be precise about the botanical genus and species to ensure they are not overlooking a more specific code elsewhere in the chapter, such as those for berries or stone fruits.

Covers
  • Fresh dragon fruit (pitahaya)
  • Fresh passion fruit and star fruit (carambola)
  • Fresh lychees, jackfruit, and sapodilla
  • Fresh tamarinds and cashew apples
  • Fresh prickly pears and durians
Also under 0810.90
  • Dole Fresh Lychees
  • Melissa's Produce Rambutans
  • Sunkist Persimmons
  • Pitaya Foods Dragon Fruit
  • Frieda's Specialty Produce Mangosteens

Codes often confused with 0810.90

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification involves fruits that actually have their own specific subheadings within heading 0810. For example, strawberries (0810.10), raspberries/blackberries (0810.20), and cranberries (0810.40) must be classified under their specific codes rather than the residual 0810.90. Additionally, if the fruit is frozen, it must be classified under heading 0811, and if it is dried, it falls under heading 0813. Confusion also occurs with 0807, which specifically covers melons and papayas.

08.10Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 080810.10Fruit, edible; strawberries, fresh0810.20Fruit, edible; raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and loganberries, fresh0810.40Fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh08.11Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter08.13Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter08.07Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh

Top exporters and importers of HS 081090 (the code used for fresh fruit), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081090 (the code used for fresh fruit) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% 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 081090, not only fresh fruit.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$802M
  2. 2 Thailand $656M
  3. 3 Netherlands $391M

World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $1.1B
  2. 2 United States $340M
  3. 3 Netherlands $264M

World total: $4.2B 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 codes for fresh fruit

Brazil splits HS 0810.90 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about fresh fruit

What is the HS code for Fresh fruit?

The HS code for Fresh fruit is 081090 (Fruit, edible; fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh).

How do I classify Fresh fruit for customs?

Fresh fruit is classified under HS code 081090 — Fruit, edible; fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for fresh fruit (other)?

The HS code for fresh edible fruits not specified elsewhere in Chapter 8 is 0810.90. This includes many tropical and exotic fruits.

Does this code include frozen exotic fruits?

No, HS code 0810.90 is only for fresh fruit. Frozen fruits are classified under heading 0811, regardless of the fruit type.

Which countries are the top exporters of fresh fruit (HS 081090)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081090 (the code used for fresh fruit) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $802M, 19% of world exports), Thailand ($656M) and the Netherlands ($391M). World exports came to about $4.2B, 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 fresh fruit (HS 081090)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 081090 (the code used for fresh fruit) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 26% of world imports), the United States ($340M) and the Netherlands ($264M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 Fresh fruit the same in all countries?

The base HS code 081090 for Fresh fruit 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 fresh fruit in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 081090 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for fresh fruit depends on the product's details: 0810.90.11 (Fresh carambolas (star fruit)), 0810.90.12 (Fresh annonas (custard apples)), 0810.90.13 (Fresh jackfruit), 0810.90.14 (Fresh lychees), 0810.90.15 (Fresh passion fruit), 0810.90.16 (Fresh pitahaya (dragon fruit)), and more.