Product classification
HS code for Frozen fruit: 0811.90
Fruit, edible, fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of frozen fruit under HS 0811.90
Frozen fruit not elsewhere specified is classified under HS code 0811.90. Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System covers 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 0811.90 serves as a residual category for fruits that do not have their own specific subheadings within 0811, such as strawberries (0811.10) or raspberries, blackberries, and mulberries (0811.20). To fall under this code, the fruit must be preserved primarily by freezing. The inclusion of added sugar does not change the classification within this heading, which is a unique feature of 0811. This code is essential for the international trade of tropical fruits, stone fruits, and various berries that are processed for use in the food manufacturing industry or for direct retail sale in a frozen state.
- Covers
- Frozen mangoes
- Frozen pineapples
- Frozen blueberries (wild or cultivated)
- Frozen cherries
- Frozen peaches and apricots
- Frozen cranberries
- Frozen mixed fruit blends
- Also under 0811.90
- Dole Frozen Mango Chunks
- Wyman's of Maine Frozen Blueberries
- Cascadian Farm Organic Frozen Cherries
- Ardo Frozen Pineapple
- Nature's Touch Frozen Peaches
Codes often confused with 0811.90
Common mistake. Frozen fruit is often misclassified under heading 0810, which is strictly for fresh fruit. Once a fruit is frozen, it must move to 0811. Another common error is confusing these products with those in heading 2008. Heading 2008 covers fruit otherwise prepared or preserved, such as fruit frozen in a heavy sugar syrup or fruit that has been roasted. If the fruit is preserved in a way that goes beyond simple freezing or boiling in water (for example, if it is preserved in alcohol), it cannot stay in 0811 and must be moved to Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081190 (the code used for frozen fruit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081190 (the code used for frozen fruit) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 081190, not only frozen fruit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$777M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Thailand $548M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 Canada $530M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $6.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.2B 20% of world imports
- 2 United States $950M 16% of world imports
- 3 Germany $461M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $5.9B 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 fruit
Brazil classifies frozen fruit under NCM 0811.90.00: HS 0811.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen fruit
What is the HS code for Frozen fruit?
The HS code for Frozen fruit is 081190 (Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter).
How do I classify Frozen fruit for customs?
Frozen fruit is classified under HS code 081190 — Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for frozen mixed fruit?
Frozen mixed fruit is generally classified under HS code 0811.90, provided the mixture does not contain ingredients that would reclassify it as a food preparation.
Can frozen fruit contain sugar under this code?
Yes, HS code 0811.90 explicitly allows for the addition of sugar or other sweetening matter without changing the classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen fruit (HS 081190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081190 (the code used for frozen fruit) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $777M, 13% of world exports), Thailand ($548M) and Canada ($530M). World exports came to about $6.0B, 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 fruit (HS 081190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081190 (the code used for frozen fruit) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 20% of world imports), the United States ($950M) and Germany ($461M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 fruit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081190 for Frozen 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 frozen fruit in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen fruit (HS 081190) is classified under NCM 0811.90.00.