HS Code 200850
Prepared or Preserved Apricots
HS code 200850 covers prepared or preserved apricots, including canned apricot halves in syrup and apricots preserved in spirits.
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HS Code 200850 — Prepared or Preserved Apricots
This code is for apricots that have been preserved by canning or bottling in syrup or other media. It includes halves or whole apricots treated to maintain their shape and flavor over long shelf lives.
What's included
- Canned apricot halves
- Whole apricots in syrup
- Apricots preserved in spirit
- Apricot pulp (if not cooked to jam consistency)
What's excluded
- Dried apricots → use
081310(Dried fruit without further preparation is in Chapter 08.)
Common examples
- Canned apricot halves in juice
- Del Monte Whole Peeled Apricots
- Apricots in light syrup retail tins
- Food service bulk canned apricots
Frequently asked questions
What if they are in alcohol?
They are still included here under 'prepared or preserved... whether or not containing spirit'.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 15% - 20%
- Documentation: Check for specific sugar-content declarations on commercial invoices.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: South Africa, Spain, Greece
- Top importers: USA, Germany, Russia
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Key takeaway
Essential for the trade of canned stone fruit, specifically apricots.
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