HS Code 0806
Fresh or Dried Grapes (Raisins)
HS code 0806 covers fresh table and wine grapes, as well as dried grapes such as raisins and sultanas, regardless of their final use.
4-digit Section IIReefer
HS Code 0806 — Fresh or Dried Grapes (Raisins)
This code includes all varieties of grapes, whether they are fresh (table grapes) or dried (raisins, sultanas, currants). It covers grapes intended for direct consumption and those used for winemaking as long as they are fresh.
What's included
- Fresh table grapes
- Wine grapes (fresh)
- Raisins
- Sultanas
- Currants (dried grapes)
What's excluded
- Grape juice → use
2009(Juices are classified as fruit preparations.) - Wine → use
2204(Beverages and fermented liquids fall under Chapter 22.)
Common examples
- Fresh Thompson seedless grapes
- Sun-dried raisins from California
- Turkish sultanas
- Fresh Pinot Noir grapes
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between raisins and sultanas for customs?
Both fall under 0806.20, though they are geographically and botanically distinct types of dried grapes.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 14%
- Documentation: Dried grapes (raisins) may require tests for ochratoxin A in the EU.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Chile, South Africa, Turkey
- Top importers: United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Covers both the fresh produce market and the dried fruit (pantry) market under one heading.
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