Fruit and nuts — HTS 0811
Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Chapter 08 › Heading 0811
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0811 is a broad product category for fruit and nuts that are frozen and either uncooked or cooked only by steaming or boiling in water. The category can include products with or without added sugar or other sweetening matter, but the product must still fit the heading’s basic description and processing limits.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the applicable subheading and then identify the specific fruit, nut, or mixture covered by the tariff text. The remaining digits commonly distinguish the material or type of product, such as a particular fruit, nut, or combination, but the exact breakdown must be confirmed in the current HTSUS. Product composition, preparation, and packaging may also affect classification, so do not choose a code based only on a retail name.
What to check
- Review the ingredient list and confirm whether the product is fruit, nuts, or a mixture, and whether it contains added sweeteners or other ingredients.
- Confirm that freezing is the preservation method and that any cooking was limited to steaming or boiling in water; check whether other processing may place the product elsewhere.
- Read every nested subheading under 0811 and match the product to the most specific description available, rather than stopping at the 4-digit heading.
- Check the product’s physical form, blend or mixture, species, and packaging details against the wording and relevant notes in the current HTSUS.
- Keep specifications, ingredient records, processing descriptions, and samples or photographs to support the classification; ask a customs broker or request a formal ruling when the facts are unclear.
HTS heading 0811 summary
Fruit and nuts is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0811.20 | Raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants and gooseberries (other than kiwi fruit) |
| 0811.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0811.10.00 👉 | Strawberries | 11.2% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0811?
Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.