What types of currants are covered under HS-6 081030?

HS-6 081030 covers fresh black, white, and red currants, as well as fresh gooseberries.

Can I use HS-6 081030 for dried currants?

No, HS-6 081030 is specifically for fresh currants and gooseberries. Dried currants fall under a different code.

What packaging is recommended for shipping fresh currants?

Fresh currants should be packed in ventilated containers or boxes to ensure proper airflow and prevent spoilage.

Do I need a phytosanitary certificate for importing fresh currants?

Yes, a phytosanitary certificate is typically required for importing fresh currants to ensure they are free from pests and diseases.

What is the difference between currants and gooseberries?

Currants are small, round berries that grow on bushes, while gooseberries are larger, often tart berries that can be green, yellow, or red.

How do I determine the right HS code for my fruit shipment?

To determine the right HS code, consider the type of fruit, its form (fresh, dried, etc.), and any specific characteristics that may apply.

Are there any restrictions on exporting fresh currants?

Export restrictions may vary by country, so it's important to check the regulations in both the exporting and importing countries.

What does n.e.c. mean in the HS code system?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' indicating that the items in this category do not fit into more specific classifications.

HS-6 · Subheading

081030

Fruit, edible; black, white or red currants and gooseberries, fresh

Heading 0810 — Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08

Chapter 08: Edible fruit and nuts

Plain-language overview

Use HS-6 081030 when importing or exporting fresh currants and gooseberries, such as black, white, or red currants. For example, a shipment of fresh black currants packed in 5-kilogram boxes falls under this code.

This code is specific to fresh currants and gooseberries, distinguishing them from other fruits in the same heading. For instance, HS-6 081040 covers fresh grapes, which are not included in this classification.

In contrast to other fresh fruits like apples or pears, which may fall under different HS codes, currants and gooseberries are categorized here due to their unique characteristics and uses in culinary applications.

When considering HS-6 081030, remember that it only applies to fresh fruits. Dried or processed currants would require a different classification, such as HS-6 081060 for dried fruits.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-6 subheading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

fresh currants · black currants · white currants · red currants · gooseberries · fruit classification · HS code for currants · currants export · gooseberries import · fresh fruit shipping · currants packaging · fruit trade regulations · currants and gooseberries · fresh fruit codes

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Fresh black currants in 5-kilogram boxes
White currants sold in bulk containers
Red currants packaged in retail punnets
Gooseberries shipped in 10-kilogram crates
Mixed fresh currants for fruit salad mixes
Fresh currants exported for jam production
Currants used in baking shipped in refrigerated containers
Gooseberries supplied to local markets

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS code for fresh currants?
How to classify gooseberries for import?
Are dried currants covered under HS-6 081030?
What are the packaging requirements for currants?
Can I export fresh gooseberries without a permit?
What does n.e.c. mean in HS codes?
How to determine the right HS code for fruit?
What are the differences between currants and gooseberries?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of currants are covered under HS-6 081030?: HS-6 081030 covers fresh black, white, and red currants, as well as fresh gooseberries.
Can I use HS-6 081030 for dried currants?: No, HS-6 081030 is specifically for fresh currants and gooseberries. Dried currants fall under a different code.
What packaging is recommended for shipping fresh currants?: Fresh currants should be packed in ventilated containers or boxes to ensure proper airflow and prevent spoilage.
Do I need a phytosanitary certificate for importing fresh currants?: Yes, a phytosanitary certificate is typically required for importing fresh currants to ensure they are free from pests and diseases.
What is the difference between currants and gooseberries?: Currants are small, round berries that grow on bushes, while gooseberries are larger, often tart berries that can be green, yellow, or red.
How do I determine the right HS code for my fruit shipment?: To determine the right HS code, consider the type of fruit, its form (fresh, dried, etc.), and any specific characteristics that may apply.
Are there any restrictions on exporting fresh currants?: Export restrictions may vary by country, so it's important to check the regulations in both the exporting and importing countries.
What does n.e.c. mean in the HS code system?: n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' indicating that the items in this category do not fit into more specific classifications.

Continue classification

Parent context

HS-4 0810 Chapter 08

Nearby siblings

Previous HS-6 081020 Next HS-6 081040

Next best action

Pick one of these actions to move from reading to a defensible classification decision.

Run HS lookup

Test this HS-6 in lookup with your exact product description and specs.

Compare nearby subheading

Review sibling HS-6 lines under the same heading.

Return to heading overview

Re-read heading scope/exclusions if this line still feels borderline.

Browse this subheading in the lookup

HTS (US)ITC-HS (India)TARIC (EU)

← HS-4 0810