Product classification
HS code for Pears: 0808.30
Fruit, edible, pears, fresh.
Classification of pears under HS 0808.30
Fresh pears are classified under HS code 080830. This code belongs to Chapter 8 (Edible fruit and nuts) and heading 0808, which specifically covers apples, pears, and quinces. The classification is determined by the fresh state of the fruit and its botanical identity as a member of the Pyrus genus. Unlike other fruits that might be grouped by stone or berry type, pears share a heading with apples due to their similar pome structure. This code is used for all varieties of fresh pears, regardless of whether they are intended for direct consumption or for industrial processing into juice or preserves, provided they are fresh at the time of entry.
- Covers
- Fresh Bartlett pears
- Fresh Anjou pears
- Fresh Bosc pears
- Asian pears (Nashi)
- Fresh Conference pears
- Fresh Comice pears
- Also under 0808.30
- USA Pears
- Stemilt Pears
- Harry & David Pears
- Rader Farms Pears
Codes often confused with 0808.30
Common mistake. Pears are often misclassified under HS code 080810, which is specifically for apples, due to their proximity in the tariff schedule. Another common error is using HS code 081340 for dried pears, or 081190 for frozen pears. If the pears have been cooked, sweetened, or preserved in syrup, they must be classified under HS code 200840. Importers should also be careful not to confuse fresh pears with quinces, which are classified under HS code 080840, despite their similar appearance and shared heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080830 (the code used for pears), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080830 (the code used for pears) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 11% 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 080830, not only pears.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $626M 21% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $591M 20% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $367M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $371M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $284M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $178M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 pears
Brazil classifies pears under NCM 0808.30.00: HS 0808.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pears
What is the HS code for Pears?
The HS code for Pears is 080830 (Fruit, edible; pears, fresh). The HS code for fresh pears is 080830.
How do I classify Pears for customs?
Pears is classified under HS code 080830 — Fruit, edible; pears, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are Asian pears (Nashi) classified under this code?
Yes, Asian pears are botanically pears and are classified under the same HS code 080830 as European pear varieties.
Which countries are the top exporters of pears (HS 080830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080830 (the code used for pears) in UN Comtrade data were China ($626M, 21% of world exports), the Netherlands ($591M) and Belgium ($367M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 pears (HS 080830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080830 (the code used for pears) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($371M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($284M) and Brazil ($178M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 Pears the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080830 for Pears 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 pears in Brazil?
In Brazil, pears (HS 080830) is classified under NCM 0808.30.00.