Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (heading 0811): importing markets
HS 0811 is the customs heading for fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling, frozen, with or without added sugar. In 2025 the United…
Published on 20 October 2026Updated on 20 October 2026
HS 0811 is the customs heading for fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling, frozen, with or without added sugar. In 2025 the United States (about USD 1.45 billion), Germany (about USD 1.05 billion) and China (about USD 0.96 billion) led imports, according to UN Comtrade. For a company exporting from Spain, the first step is choosing the right subheading.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 20 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0811
- Chapter
- 08 · Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons
- Subheadings
- 3
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,453,259,870 |
| Germany | 1,047,427,994 |
| China | 959,571,545 |
| France | 612,772,399 |
| Poland | 493,508,579 |
| Netherlands | 401,569,589 |
| Belgium | 376,544,443 |
| Japan | 340,994,274 |
| Canada | 336,370,961 |
| United Kingdom | 321,827,135 |
| Australia | 254,061,483 |
| Austria | 209,947,638 |
| South Korea | 205,513,228 |
| Italy | 187,521,733 |
| Serbia | 172,948,510 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 20 October 2026
What to know before exporting heading 0811 from Spain
Heading 0811 belongs to chapter 08 of the Harmonized System and has three subheadings. Duties, import requirements and statistics are set at subheading level or below, so the first task is to classify the product precisely. Whether the fruit is raw or cooked, and whether it contains added sugar, affects the classification.
The demand data show a concentrated but broad market. The United States and Germany are the two largest importers in the table, followed by China, France and Poland. Seven of the fifteen markets listed are European countries, which matters for a company exporting from Spain because logistics and rules within the EU single market differ from those for third countries.
For a company exporting from Spain, duties depend on the destination, the subheading and the trade agreement in force. Within the EU single market no customs duties apply. For third countries, the applicable duty and any preferential treatment are looked up by code and destination in Access2Markets, the European Commission tool for exporters.
Import volume does not equal opportunity. A large importer may also be a large producer or have strong established suppliers. The table shows what each country buys from the world, not what it buys from Spain. To size the real opportunity for a specific product, compare these figures with bilateral trade flows for the same code in UN Comtrade or ITC Trade Map.
Frozen products also face non-tariff requirements: sanitary and phytosanitary rules, labelling, and cold chain conditions. These vary by destination and by product, and the importing country's authority or Access2Markets is the place to check them before quoting a price. The table's figures are declared by importing countries with a reporting delay, so 2025 is the latest period with consolidated data.
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 0811 cover?
Heading 0811 covers fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, that are frozen, whether or not they contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. It sits in chapter 08 and has three subheadings.
Which countries import the most under HS 0811?
In 2025, according to UN Comtrade, the largest importers were the United States, Germany and China, followed by France and Poland. The figures are each country's imports from the world, not from Spain.
What duty applies to frozen fruit under 0811 when exporting from Spain?
It depends on the destination, the subheading and any trade agreement between the EU and that country. Within the EU there are no customs duties. For other countries, search the code and destination in Access2Markets to see the applicable duty and preferences.
Do I need to classify my product at subheading level?
Yes. Duties, requirements and trade statistics are defined at subheading level or finer, so a six-digit code or more is needed to quote and ship. Heading 0811 alone is not enough for a customs declaration.
Do the importing figures tell me how much I can sell?
No. They show total demand of each country from the world. To estimate your opportunity, check bilateral flows for the same code and the share held by current suppliers, using UN Comtrade or ITC Trade Map.
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