Product classification

HS code for Prepared cranberries: 2008.93

Fruit, cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos), Iingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.

Classification of prepared cranberries under HS 2008.93

Prepared cranberries are classified under HS code 2008.93, which specifically addresses fruit of the genus Vaccinium (macrocarpon and oxycoccos) that has been prepared or preserved. Chapter 20 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2008 is a broad category for fruits and edible parts of plants that are prepared or preserved in ways not specified in other headings, such as 2006 (preserved by sugar) or 2007 (jams). For cranberries, this includes processes like adding sugar, sweetening matter, or spirits, as well as cooking or roasting. The distinction between Chapter 8 and Chapter 20 is critical: Chapter 8 covers fresh, frozen (unprocessed), or dried fruit without additives. Once cranberries are infused with sugar (as is common with dried cranberries or \"Craisins\") or canned in syrup, they move to 2008.93. This code also encompasses lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), which are botanically related and processed similarly. The classification process involves analyzing the ingredients list to determine if any sweetening agents or preservatives have been added that alter the fruit's natural state. If the cranberries are puréed and cooked into a jam-like consistency with a high sugar content, they might move to 2007, but if the fruit remains whole or in pieces within a preparation, 2008.93 is the correct designation. This code is essential for international trade statistics to track the movement of processed fruit versus raw agricultural output, ensuring appropriate tariffs are applied to value-added goods.

Covers
  • Dried cranberries with added sugar or oil
  • Canned cranberries in heavy or light syrup
  • Cranberry sauce (not in jam form)
  • Frozen cranberries with added sugar
  • Cranberries preserved in alcohol or spirits
Also under 2008.93
  • Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce
  • Craisins Dried Cranberries
  • IKEA Lingonberry Jam
  • Trader Joe's Dried Cranberries
  • Cape Cod Select Frozen Cranberries

Codes often confused with 2008.93

Common mistake. Cranberries are often misclassified under 0810.40 (fresh cranberries) or 0811.90 (frozen cranberries without additives). Another common error is using 2007.99 for cranberry sauce; however, 2007 is reserved for jams, fruit jellies, and marmalades obtained by cooking. If the product is a cranberry juice, it must be classified under 2009.81.

0810.40Fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh0811.90Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter2007.99Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes; of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter20.07Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter2009.81Juice; cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos); Iingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Top exporters and importers of HS 200893 (the code used for prepared cranberries), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200893 (the code used for prepared cranberries) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 18% 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 200893, not only prepared cranberries.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $301M
  2. 2 Canada $133M
  3. 3 Netherlands $122M

World total: $665M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $116M
  2. 2 Germany $86M
  3. 3 China $58M

World total: $642M 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 prepared cranberries

Brazil classifies prepared cranberries under NCM 2008.93.00: HS 2008.93 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about prepared cranberries

What is the HS code for Prepared cranberries?

The HS code for Prepared cranberries is 200893 (Fruit; cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos); Iingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit). The HS code for prepared or preserved cranberries (and lingonberries) is 2008.93.

How do I classify Prepared cranberries for customs?

Prepared cranberries is classified under HS code 200893 — Fruit; cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos); Iingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are dried cranberries always under 2008.93?

No. If the cranberries are simply dried without any added sugar, oil, or other ingredients, they are classified under 0813.40. Only sweetened or otherwise prepared dried cranberries fall under 2008.93.

Which countries are the top exporters of prepared cranberries (HS 200893)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200893 (the code used for prepared cranberries) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($301M, 45% of world exports), Canada ($133M) and the Netherlands ($122M). World exports came to about $665M, 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 prepared cranberries (HS 200893)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 200893 (the code used for prepared cranberries) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($116M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($86M) and China ($58M). World imports came to about $642M, 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 Prepared cranberries the same in all countries?

The base HS code 200893 for Prepared cranberries 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 prepared cranberries in Brazil?

In Brazil, prepared cranberries (HS 200893) is classified under NCM 2008.93.00.