Fruit, edible; strawberries, fresh

HS v2017 Code: 081010

About fruit, edible; strawberries, fresh

HS code 081010 covers the import and export of fresh strawberries, a highly sought-after fruit with a significant global market. Strawberries are a popular and versatile fruit, used in a wide range of food and beverage products, as well as being a common ingredient in many desserts and confectionery items. The strawberry industry plays an important role in the global agricultural economy, providing employment and income for farmers and supporting a range of downstream industries.

Production process

Strawberries are typically grown on specialized farms, where they are cultivated in rows or raised beds. The plants are often grown in soil that has been carefully prepared and amended with organic matter to provide optimal growing conditions. Strawberries require a significant amount of water and attention, with regular irrigation, pest management, and pruning necessary to ensure a healthy and productive crop. Harvesting is done by hand, with workers carefully picking the ripe berries and handling them with care to avoid bruising or damage.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the strawberry industry include the strawberry plants themselves, which are often propagated from runners or purchased as young plants. Other key inputs include agricultural land, water for irrigation, fertilizers and soil amendments, and labor for planting, maintenance, and harvesting. Specialized equipment, such as tillers, sprayers, and harvesting carts, may also be required, depending on the scale and mechanization of the operation.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 081010 is fresh, edible strawberries. These strawberries may be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage products, such as 200911 Fruit juices and vegetable juices, 200899 Fruit, prepared or preserved, n.e.s., and 180690 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, n.e.s..

Revisions to 081010

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 081010. The most recent 1 version of this code (081010) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 081010 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for fruit, edible; strawberries, fresh

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/08'>08: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0810'>0810: Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081010'>081010: Fruit, edible; strawberries, fresh</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081020'>081020: Fruit, edible; raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and loganberries, fresh</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081030'>081030: Fruit, edible; black, white or red currants and gooseberries, fresh</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081040'>081040: Fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081050'>081050: Fruit, edible; kiwifruit, fresh</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081060'>081060: Fruit, edible; durians, fresh</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081070'>081070: Fruit, edible; persimmons, fresh</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081090'>081090: Fruit, edible; fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh</a>"]

    

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