Chapter 08

Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashew Nuts

HS code 0801 covers fresh or dried coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts, including shelled and peeled varieties, provided they are not roasted.

Fresh or Dried Edible Nuts

HS code 0802 covers a specific range of edible nuts, fresh or dried, including almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, whether or not they are shelled or peeled.

Fresh or Dried Bananas and Plantains

HS code 0803 covers fresh or dried bananas and plantains, ranging from standard retail varieties to cooking plantains used in international trade.

Dates, Figs, Pineapples, Mangoes and Avocados

HS code 0804 covers several major tropical fruits including dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, and mangoes, in either fresh or dried formats.

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.

Fresh or Dried Grapes (Raisins)

HS code 0806 covers fresh table and wine grapes, as well as dried grapes such as raisins and sultanas, regardless of their final use.

Melons and Papayas (Fresh)

HS code 0807 is the international standard for fresh melons of all kinds, including watermelons, honeydew, and cantaloupe, along with fresh papayas.

Fresh Apples, Pears and Quinces

HS code 0808 covers fresh apples, pears, and quinces, forming the primary classification for these widely traded temperate pome fruits.

Fresh Stone Fruits (Apricots, Cherries, Peaches)

HS code 0809 includes fresh stone fruits such as apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums, restricted to their fresh state only.

Other Fresh Fruit (Berries, Kiwis, Durian)

HS code 0810 covers miscellaneous fresh fruits not classified elsewhere, including strawberries, kiwifruit, durians, raspberries, and cranberries.

Frozen Fruit and Nuts

HS code 0811 applies to fruit and nuts that are preserved through freezing, whether raw or briefly cooked by steaming or boiling.

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.

Dried Fruit and Mixed Nuts

HS code 0813 is used for dried fruits like apricots, prunes, and apples, as well as mixtures of dried fruits or nuts for the snack and baking industries.

Citrus and Melon Peel

HS code 0814 covers skins and peels of citrus fruits or melons, including those frozen or provisionally preserved for use in the food processing industry.