HS Code for Frozen currants

Frozen currants are classified under HS code 0811.20. This code is part of Chapter 8, which covers edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0811 specifically applies to fruit and nuts that are uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, and subsequently frozen. A defining feature of this heading is that the fruit may or may not contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. Subheading 0811.20 is a collective category that includes raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, currants (black, white, or red), and gooseberries. The classification is based on the preservation method (freezing) and the specific botanical grouping of the fruit. Even if the currants are slightly sweetened to preserve flavor during the freezing process, they remain within this classification.

Products Included

• Frozen black currants (Ribes nigrum)
• Frozen red currants (Ribes rubrum)
• Frozen white currants
• Frozen currants with added cane sugar
• Frozen currant purees (if not further processed)

Common Misclassification

Frozen currants are often confused with HS code 0806.20, which covers dried grapes, often referred to as 'Zante currants' in the baking industry. However, true currants are berries of the genus Ribes, whereas Zante currants are small grapes. Another misclassification is HS code 0810.90, which is for fresh currants. If the product is not frozen, it cannot stay in 0811. Furthermore, if the currants are processed into a jam or fully cooked preserve, they would move to HS code 2007.99.

FAQ

What is the HS code for frozen currants?

The HS code for frozen black, red, or white currants is 0811.20.

Can frozen currants contain sugar under this code?

Yes, HS code 0811.20 explicitly allows for the addition of sugar or other sweetening matter in the frozen fruit.