Product classification
HS code for Frozen blackberries: 0811.20
Fruit, edible, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants and gooseberries, uncooked or cooked, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of frozen blackberries under HS 0811.20
Frozen blackberries are classified under HS code 0811.20 according to the nomenclature of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. Chapter 8 encompasses edible fruit and nuts, as well as peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0811 is specifically designated for fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. The classification process follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that the product is placed in the most specific category. Subheading 0811.20 groups blackberries with raspberries, mulberries, loganberries, currants, and gooseberries. The frozen designation requires that the product has been cooled to a temperature below its freezing point, typically resulting in the crystallization of the moisture within the fruit. This distinguishes it from chilled products, which are maintained at a low temperature without freezing and are found in heading 0810. The inclusion of added sugar does not change the classification under 0811.20, which is a unique feature of this heading compared to other fruit chapters.
- Covers
- Frozen wild blackberries
- Frozen cultivated blackberries (Rubus fruticosus)
- IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) blackberries
- Frozen blackberries with added cane sugar
- Frozen blackberries cooked by steaming before freezing
- Also under 0811.20
- Wyman's of Maine Frozen Mixed Berries
- Dole Frozen Raspberries
- Cascadian Farm Organic Frozen Blackberries
- Ardo Frozen Red Currants
- Nature's Touch Frozen Berries
Codes often confused with 0811.20
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0810.20, which is for fresh blackberries. Importers often confuse the two when the product is only lightly chilled rather than frozen solid. Another frequent error involves HS code 2008.99. This code is for fruit otherwise prepared or preserved. If the blackberries are preserved in syrup (not frozen) or contain additives other than sugar, they move to Chapter 20. Furthermore, if the blackberries are dried, they should be classified under 0813.40. It is essential to verify the physical state (frozen vs. fresh) and the preservation method to ensure the correct application of 0811.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081120 (the code used for frozen blackberries), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081120 (the code used for frozen blackberries) in UN Comtrade data was Serbia, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 081120, not only frozen blackberries.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Serbia $383M 20% of world exports
- 2 Poland $339M 17% of world exports
- 3 Ukraine* ~$329M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $383M 20% of world imports
- 2 Poland $192M 10.0% of world imports
- 3 France $162M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 frozen blackberries
Brazil classifies frozen blackberries under NCM 0811.20.00: HS 0811.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen blackberries
What is the HS code for Frozen blackberries?
The HS code for Frozen blackberries is 081120 (Fruit, edible; raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants and gooseberries, uncooked or cooked, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for frozen blackberries is 0811.20, which also includes raspberries, mulberries, and loganberries.
How do I classify Frozen blackberries for customs?
Frozen blackberries is classified under HS code 081120 — Fruit, edible; raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants and gooseberries, uncooked or cooked, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can frozen blackberries contain sugar under this code?
Yes, HS code 0811.20 specifically allows for the inclusion of added sugar or other sweetening matter without changing the classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen blackberries (HS 081120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081120 (the code used for frozen blackberries) in UN Comtrade data were Serbia ($383M, 20% of world exports), Poland ($339M) and Ukraine (about $329M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 frozen blackberries (HS 081120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081120 (the code used for frozen blackberries) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($383M, 20% of world imports), Poland ($192M) and France ($162M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Frozen blackberries the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081120 for Frozen blackberries 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 frozen blackberries in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen blackberries (HS 081120) is classified under NCM 0811.20.00.