HS Code 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons

Q: Is HS code 08 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 08 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 08 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 08?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 08.

What is HS Code 08

HS Code 08 covers Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section II (Vegetable products). The two digits "08" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "08" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons Cover?

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 08

Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons

HS Code 0801

Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS Code 0802

Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS Code 0803

Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried

HS Code 0804

Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried

HS Code 0805

Citrus fruit; fresh or dried

HS Code 0806

Grapes; fresh or dried

HS Code 0807

Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh

HS Code 0808

Apples, pears and quinces; fresh

HS Code 0809

Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh

HS Code 0810

Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08

HS Code 0811

Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

HS Code 0812

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

HS Code 0813

Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter

HS Code 0814

Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions

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What HS Codes for Fruit and Nuts Do Not Cover

Chapter 08 covers fresh, dried, frozen, or provisionally preserved fruit and nuts. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Nuts roasted, salted, or coated with sugar

Chapter 20

Fruit prepared in sugar, syrup, alcohol, or as jams

Chapter 20

Fruit juices

heading 2009

Nuts ground into flour or paste

heading 1106 or 2008

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Fruit and Nuts HS 08

HS Code 0801

Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS Code 0802

Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS Code 0803

Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried

HS Code 0804

Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried

HS Code 0805

Citrus fruit; fresh or dried

HS Code 0806

Grapes; fresh or dried

HS Code 0807

Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh

HS Code 0808

Apples, pears and quinces; fresh

HS Code 0809

Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh

HS Code 0810

Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 08?

HS code 08 covers Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons, one of the chapter 08 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 08 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 08 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 08?