HS HEADING 0812

Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

HEADING

0812

CHAPTER

08 — Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons

In plain English

This category includes edible fruits and nuts that have been temporarily preserved but are not ready to eat in their current condition. One group specifically covers cherries that meet these preservation criteria. The other group captures all other edible fruits and nuts not already listed in the first group, provided they are also provisionally preserved and unsuitable for immediate consumption.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

0812.10

Fruit, edible; cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

0812.90

Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

Chapter 08 classification notes

Phytosanitary certificates required in most jurisdictions. Shelf-life and fumigation requirements apply to some species (e.g., methyl bromide fumigation for some US stone-fruit imports).

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Sugared / crystallised fruit belongs in Chapter 20 (2006). Frozen fruit with added sugar also moves to 20. Nut butters / pastes: Chapter 20 (peanut butter 2008.11) rather than 0802.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 08

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