What is HS-4 2008 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
2008 — Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included
Chapter 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 2008 when importing prepared or preserved fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts. For example, if you're shipping jars of preserved cherries, this heading is applicable. It covers items that may have added sugar or sweeteners, making it essential for food importers.
When deciding between the subheadings, consider the specific type of fruit or nut. For instance, HS-6 200811 is for ground-nuts, while HS-6 200819 covers other nuts and seeds. If your product is a mixture that includes ground-nuts, use 200811; otherwise, go with 200819.
For preserved fruits, the distinctions can be subtle. If you have preserved pineapples, you’ll use HS-6 200820. However, if your shipment includes citrus fruits like oranges or lemons, you should classify it under HS-6 200830. Always check the specific fruit type to ensure correct classification.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 2008 · prepared fruits · preserved nuts · ground-nuts classification · fruit preserves · canned fruits · sweetened nuts · fruit mixtures · importing preserved fruits · HS-6 subheadings
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Jars of preserved cherries
- Canned peaches in syrup
- Packaged ground-nuts with added sugar
- Frozen strawberries, sweetened
- Dried apricots without added sugar
- Mixed fruit preserves containing cranberries
- Canned palm hearts in brine
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify preserved fruits?
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Are ground-nuts included in HS-4 2008?
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What are the subheadings under HS-4 2008?
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How to determine the right HS-6 code?
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Can I import sweetened preserved fruits?
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Related topics
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importing prepared fruits and nuts
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how to classify preserved cherries
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difference between ground-nuts and other nuts
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subheading for canned peaches
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what to include in fruit mixtures
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understanding HS-4 2008 for importers
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preserved fruits with added sugar classification
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 2008?
- HS-4 2008 covers prepared or preserved fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts, including those with added sugar or sweeteners.
- How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?
- Select the HS-6 subheading based on the specific type of fruit or nut. For example, use 200820 for pineapples and 200811 for ground-nuts.
- Are there any exclusions in HS-4 2008?
- Yes, ground-nuts are specifically mentioned in 200811, while other nuts and seeds fall under 200819.
- What if my product is a mixture of fruits?
- Use HS-6 200897 for mixtures of prepared or preserved fruits that do not fall under specific fruit categories.
- Can I import sweetened preserved fruits?
- Yes, HS-4 2008 includes products with added sugar or sweeteners, so you can import sweetened preserved fruits.
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HS-6 subheadings (13)
- 200811Nuts; ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200819Nuts and other seeds; whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)
- 200820Fruit; pineapples, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200830Fruit; citrus, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200840Fruit; pears, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200850Fruit; apricots, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200860Fruit; cherries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200870Fruit; peaches, including nectarines, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007 and 2008, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200880Fruit; strawberries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200891Fruit, palm hearts; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200893Fruit; cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos); Iingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
- 200897Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; mixtures (other than those of subheading no 2008.19); prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in headings 2007 and 2008, whether or not containing added sugar, or other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c.
- 200899Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008