0811.10.00 - Strawberries

This HTS category, 0811.10.00, specifically covers strawberries that have been preserved by freezing. This includes strawberries that may have been steamed or boiled prior to freezing, and importantly, whether or not they contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. The key criterion for classification here is the presence of strawberries as the sole or primary fruit component, and their frozen state.

This distinction is crucial when comparing to sibling categories. For instance, 0811.20 encompasses a different assortment of berries such as raspberries, blackberries, and currants, explicitly excluding strawberries. Similarly, the "Other" category, 0811.90, is reserved for frozen fruits not specifically enumerated elsewhere within heading 0811. Therefore, the presence of strawberries is the defining characteristic for classification under 0811.10.

Within this sub-heading, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on packaging. The subcategories differentiate between strawberries packed in immediate containers holding not more than 1.2 liters and those in containers exceeding 1.2 liters. This level of detail is important for tracking quantities and specific trade flows, and it reflects a common practice of categorizing frozen fruit by retail or wholesale packaging sizes.