HS Code for Frozen raspberries

Frozen raspberries are classified under HS code 0811.20. This classification falls under Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. Specifically, heading 0811 applies to fruit that is frozen, whether it is uncooked or has been cooked by steaming or boiling in water before freezing. A unique aspect of this heading is that it explicitly allows for the addition of sugar or other sweetening matter without changing the classification. The classification 0811.20 specifically groups raspberries along with blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, currants, and gooseberries. The technical requirement for this code is that the fruit must be maintained at a temperature that keeps it frozen throughout the transport and storage chain, and it must not be preserved in syrup or otherwise prepared in a manner that would classify it under Chapter 20.

Products Included

• Frozen red raspberries
• Frozen black raspberries
• Frozen raspberries with added cane sugar
• Frozen raspberries with added honey or sweeteners
• Raspberries steamed before freezing
• Whole or broken frozen raspberries

Common Misclassification

Frozen raspberries are often confused with fresh raspberries, which are classified under HS code 0810.20. Another common error involves raspberries preserved in sugar syrup; if the fruit is submerged in syrup rather than just having sugar crystals added before freezing, it may fall under HS code 2008.99. Furthermore, if the raspberries are processed into a puree that is highly sweetened or contains preservatives beyond simple freezing, they might be classified under heading 2007.

FAQ

What is the HS code for frozen raspberries?

The HS code for frozen raspberries, whether or not they contain added sugar, is 0811.20.

Can frozen raspberries contain sugar under this code?

Yes, HS code 0811.20 specifically allows for the addition of sugar or other sweetening matter while remaining in this classification.