HS Code 0805
Citrus Fruit (Fresh or Dried)
HS code 0805 is the classification for all fresh or dried citrus fruits, including oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits, intended for trade.
4-digit Section IIReefer
HS Code 0805 — Citrus Fruit (Fresh or Dried)
This code covers all varieties of citrus fruit, including oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, and limes. These fruits can be fresh or dried, but must not be further processed into juice or preserves.
What's included
- Oranges (Navel, Valencia)
- Mandarins, tangerines, and satsumas
- Lemons and limes
- Grapefruit and pomelos
- Kumquats
What's excluded
- Orange juice → use
2009(Juices are classified under Chapter 20.) - Citrus peel only → use
0814(Specific heading exists for fruit peels.)
Common examples
- Fresh Spanish oranges
- Dried lime for tea
- Fresh Argentinian lemons
- Mandarins in bulk
Frequently asked questions
Are dried lemons for cooking included?
Yes, dried citrus fruits remain in 0805 as long as they are not sugar-preserved or powdered.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 2% - 16%
- Documentation: Citrus canker and Black Spot disease regulations mandate strict inspections in many jurisdictions.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Spain, South Africa, Egypt
- Top importers: Russia, Germany, France
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Key takeaway
Global commodity with seasonal peak flows; highly regulated due to agricultural pest risks.
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