HS Code 2008
Prepared or Preserved Fruit and Nuts
HS code 2008 covers fruit, nuts, and edible plant parts prepared or preserved by roasting, boiling, or adding sugar or spirits for the food industry.
4-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 2008 — Prepared or Preserved Fruit and Nuts
This code covers fruit, nuts, and other plant parts that have been processed by roasting, boiling, or preserving in syrup or alcohol. It typically includes peanut butter, roasted nuts, canned peaches, and fruit preserved in spirituous liquors.
What's included
- Roasted peanuts
- Peanut butter
- Canned pineapple
- Fruit preserved in brandy
- Roasted almonds
What's excluded
- Fruit jams and jellies → use
2007(Jams and jellies are classified separately under 2007.) - Fresh nuts → use
0801(Raw nuts without processing belong in Chapter 8.)
Common examples
- Skippy Peanut Butter
- California roasted almonds
- Del Monte canned peaches
- Marena cocktail cherries
Frequently asked questions
Does 2008 include sugar-coated nuts?
Yes, nuts that are roasted and sugar-coated or salted fall under this heading.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 20%
- Documentation: Requires certificate of analysis for aflatoxin in some nut varieties.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United States, China, Turkey, Thailand
- Top importers: Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, USA
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Key takeaway
Processes like roasting or adding syrup move fruit/nuts from Chapter 8 to 2008.
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