HS Code 0811
Frozen Fruit and Nuts
HS code 0811 applies to fruit and nuts that are preserved through freezing, whether raw or briefly cooked by steaming or boiling.
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HS Code 0811 — Frozen Fruit and Nuts
This code covers fruit and nuts that have been uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water and then frozen. They may contain added sugar or other sweeteners but must remain frozen for preservation.
What's included
- Frozen strawberries
- Frozen raspberries
- Frozen IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) blueberries
- Frozen tropical fruit mixes
- Frozen nuts (rare)
What's excluded
- Canned fruit in syrup → use
2008(Preservation in liquid/syrup at room temp is Chapter 20.)
Common examples
- IQF frozen whole raspberries
- Frozen mango chunks for smoothies
- Frozen strawberries with 10% sugar
- Frozen wild blueberries
Frequently asked questions
Can sugar be added to these fruits?
Yes, HS 0811 explicitly permits the addition of sugar or other sweetening matter.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
- Documentation: Microbiological testing (Listeria/Salmonella) is often required for frozen berries.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Poland, Serbia, Chile
- Top importers: Germany, United States, France
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Key takeaway
Essential for the food processing and smoothie industries; focus on cold chain integrity below -18°C.
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