HS 2008 — Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 20
Chapter 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 2008 covers
Prepared or preserved vegetables, fruits, nuts and fruit/vegetable juices.
Classification notes
Base produce and preparation (juice, preserved, homogenised) drive classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 2008
What is HS 2008?
Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 20 (Preparations of vegetables, fruit). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 2008?
Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 2008 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 2008 products?
Base produce and preparation (juice, preserved, homogenised) drive classification.