HS Code 0812
Provisionally Preserved Fruit and Nuts
HS code 0812 covers fruit and nuts provisionally preserved in brine or sulphur water for industrial use, making them unsuitable for immediate consumption.
HS Code 0812 — Provisionally Preserved Fruit and Nuts
This code covers fruit and nuts that have been treated with preservatives like sulphur dioxide gas or brine to prevent spoilage during transport. These items are meant for industrial processing and are not fit for eating straight from the container.
What's included
- Cherries in brine
- Strawberries preserved with sulphur dioxide
- Apricots in saline solution
- Citrus fruit in temporary preservative
What's excluded
- Edible glazed fruit → use
2006(Glazed or crystallised fruit are processed for immediate consumption.) - Frozen fruit → use
0811(Freezing is not considered a provisional chemical preservation method.)
Common examples
- Barrels of cherries in sulphur water
- Pails of strawberries in brine for jam production
- Sulphured apricot halves for industrial processing
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat fruit classified under 0812?
No, these items are treated with chemicals like sulphur dioxide or brine specifically to make them shelf-stable for manufacturing and are unsafe for direct consumption.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
- Documentation: Requires Phytosanitary Certificate and details of the preserving solution used.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Turkey, Greece, Italy
- Top importers: Germany, United States, France
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Key takeaway
Designed for industrial fruit ingredients that require further processing before they can be sold as food.
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