HS Code 200891
Prepared or Preserved Palm Hearts
HS code 200891 covers palm hearts prepared or preserved via canning or bottling, typically in brine, for use as a vegetable or salad ingredient.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 200891 — Prepared or Preserved Palm Hearts
Palm hearts are the edible inner core of certain palm trees, typically harvested and immediately preserved in brine or citric acid solutions. This code covers them in canned or bottled form, ready for consumption in salads or cooked dishes.
What's included
- Canned hearts of palm in brine
- Bottled palm hearts in vinegar
- Sliced palm hearts in citric acid solution
What's excluded
- Fresh palm hearts → use
070999(Fresh vegetables are classified in Chapter 7.)
Common examples
- Palmini Hearts of Palm Pasta
- Goya Hearts of Palm (Whole)
- Reese Sliced Hearts of Palm
- Organic canned hearts of palm
Frequently asked questions
Are palm hearts classified as fruit or vegetables?
In the HS system, they fall under Chapter 20 (fruit/vegetable preparations), but are biologically parts of plants.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
- Documentation: Verify sustainable harvesting certifications if required by the destination country.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Ecuador, Bolivia, Costa Rica
- Top importers: France, United States, Argentina, Spain
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Key takeaway
Standard code for canned/bottled hearts of palm, a major export from South American countries.
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