HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0813.20 – Fruit, edible; prunes, dried
HS code 0813.20 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, edible, prunes, dried. It is used for pitted Prunes, unpitted Prunes, diced Prunes, organic Prunes and prune Juice Concentrate (from dried prunes).
What HS 0813.20 covers
This HS code covers dried plums, commonly known as prunes, a significant item in international trade due to their recognized health benefits and diverse culinary uses. Prunes are consumed as a snack, incorporated into baking, desserts, purees, and valued as a natural laxative. Major importers are countries with aging populations, health-conscious consumers, and robust food processing industries, such as the EU, USA, and Japan. Exporters are typically nations with large-scale plum cultivation and specialized drying facilities, with the United States (California) and Chile being prominent global suppliers. Key trade considerations include moisture content, pit removal (pitted vs. unpitted varieties), quality grading, and strict compliance with food safety regulations. The market for prunes is generally stable, driven by consistent demand for their nutritional properties and versatility in a wide range of food applications.
- Covers
- Pitted Prunes
- Unpitted Prunes
- Diced Prunes
- Organic Prunes
- Prune Juice Concentrate (from dried prunes)
- Prune Paste
- Softened Prunes
- Examples
- Sunsweet Prunes
- Mariani Pitted Prunes
- Trader Joe's Organic Prunes
- Kirkland Signature Dried Plums
- Del Monte Prunes
Codes often confused with 0813.20
Common mistake. This code is specific to dried plums (prunes). It should not be confused with fresh plums (080940) or provisionally preserved plums (081290), as the drying process is the key differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 081320, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 081320 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $305M 46% of world exports
- 2 United States $116M 17% of world exports
- 3 France $49M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $669M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $86M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $48M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $39M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $694M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0813.20 2
Brazil splits HS 0813.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 08.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0813.20
What is HS code 081320?
HS code 081320 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, edible; prunes, dried. This HS code covers dried plums, commonly known as prunes, a significant item in international trade due to their recognized health benefits and diverse culinary uses. Prunes are consumed as a snack, incorporated into baking, desserts, purees, and valued as a natural laxative. Major importers are countries with aging populations, health-conscious consumers, and robust food processing industries, such as the EU, USA, and Japan. Exporters are typically nations with large-scale plum cultivation and specialized drying facilities, with the United States (California) and Chile being prominent global suppliers. Key trade considerations include moisture content, pit removal (pitted vs. unpitted varieties), quality grading, and strict compliance with food safety regulations. The market for prunes is generally stable, driven by consistent demand for their nutritional properties and versatility in a wide range of food applications.
What products fall under HS code 081320?
Pitted Prunes, Unpitted Prunes, Diced Prunes, Organic Prunes, Prune Juice Concentrate (from dried prunes), Prune Paste, Softened Prunes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 081320?
This code is specific to dried plums (prunes). It should not be confused with fresh plums (080940) or provisionally preserved plums (081290), as the drying process is the key differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 081320?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 081320 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($305M, 46% of world exports), the United States ($116M) and France ($49M). World exports came to about $669M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 081320?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 081320 in UN Comtrade data were China ($86M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($48M) and Mexico ($39M). World imports came to about $694M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 081320 structured?
HS code 081320 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 081320?
Brazil splits HS code 081320 into 2 NCM codes: 0813.20.10 (Dried prunes, unpitted), 0813.20.20 (Dried prunes, pitted). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.