Product classification
HS code for Frozen currants: 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 currants under HS 0811.20
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081120 (the code used for frozen currants), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081120 (the code used for frozen currants) 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 currants.
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 currants
Brazil classifies frozen currants 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 currants
What is the HS code for Frozen currants?
The HS code for Frozen currants 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 black, red, or white currants is 0811.20.
How do I classify Frozen currants for customs?
Frozen currants 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen currants (HS 081120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081120 (the code used for frozen currants) 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 currants (HS 081120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081120 (the code used for frozen currants) 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 currants the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081120 for Frozen 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 frozen currants in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen currants (HS 081120) is classified under NCM 0811.20.00.