Fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh

HS v2017 Code: 081040

About fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh

HS code 081040 covers a range of fresh, edible fruits from the Vaccinium genus, including cranberries, bilberries, and other similar berries. These fruits are widely consumed globally, both as fresh produce and as ingredients in various food and beverage products. The Vaccinium genus is an important part of the broader fruit industry, contributing to both domestic and international trade flows.

Production process

Vaccinium fruits are typically cultivated on specialized farms or plantations. The production process involves planting and maintaining Vaccinium bushes, which are hardy perennial plants. Growers carefully manage factors like soil quality, irrigation, and pest control to ensure optimal fruit yield and quality. Harvesting is often done manually or with specialized machinery, depending on the scale of the operation. Post-harvest handling, such as cleaning, sorting, and packing, is also a crucial part of the production process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the Vaccinium fruit industry include land, Vaccinium plant stock, fertilizers, pesticides, and harvesting/processing equipment. Skilled labor is also a significant input, as much of the work is labor-intensive. Additionally, access to reliable transportation and storage facilities are important for getting the fresh produce to market.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 081040 is fresh, edible Vaccinium fruits, such as cranberries, bilberries, and blueberries. These fruits are often consumed directly as fresh produce, but they are also used as ingredients in a wide range of food and beverage products, including juices, jams, baked goods, and supplements. Other related HS codes that may consume the output of 081040 include 200899 Fruit, edible; n.e.s. in heading no. 2008, prepared or preserved, 200799 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut purée and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations, and 210690 Food preparations; n.e.s..

Revisions to 081040

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 081040. The most recent 1 version of this code (081040) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 081040 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, 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/v2017/081040'>081040: Fruit, edible; cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081010'>081010: Fruit, edible; strawberries, fresh</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081020'>081020: Fruit, edible; raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and loganberries, fresh</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081030'>081030: Fruit, edible; black, white or red currants and gooseberries, 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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