HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2006.00 – Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)
HS code 2006.00 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised). It is used for glacé cherries, candied orange peel, crystallised ginger, drained pineapple and sugared figs.
What HS 2006.00 covers
This HS code encompasses a diverse range of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and even fruit-peel that have been preserved using sugar, resulting in products that are drained, glacé, or crystallised. This preservation method extends shelf life and creates unique textures and flavors, making these items valuable in confectionery, baking, and gourmet food sectors. Major importers are typically food manufacturers, bakeries, and specialty food distributors in developed economies, seeking high-quality ingredients for their products. Exporters often hail from countries with abundant fruit and vegetable harvests and established food processing industries. Key considerations in this trade include sugar content regulations, packaging requirements for bulk industrial use versus retail, and stringent quality control to ensure consistent texture, color, and flavor profiles.
- Covers
- Glacé cherries
- Candied orange peel
- Crystallised ginger
- Drained pineapple
- Sugared figs
- Candied angelica
- Glacé apricots
- Examples
Fabbri Amarena Cherries (some glacé varieties), Agrana Fruit (industrial ingredients), Paradise Fruit Co. Candied Fruit, Sun-Maid Glacé Fruit, Giffard Candied Fruits
Codes often confused with 2006.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with fresh or simply dried fruits (Chapter 08) or fruits preserved in syrup (2008xx) if the 'drained, glacé or crystallised' characteristic is not strictly met.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200600, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200600 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% 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 China $332M 32% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $229M 22% of world exports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$171M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $217M 33% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $39M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $35M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $665M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 2006.00
Brazil does not split HS 2006.00: its NCM code is 2006.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 20.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2006.00
What is HS code 200600?
HS code 200600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised). This HS code encompasses a diverse range of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and even fruit-peel that have been preserved using sugar, resulting in products that are drained, glacé, or crystallised. This preservation method extends shelf life and creates unique textures and flavors, making these items valuable in confectionery, baking, and gourmet food sectors. Major importers are typically food manufacturers, bakeries, and specialty food distributors in developed economies, seeking high-quality ingredients for their products. Exporters often hail from countries with abundant fruit and vegetable harvests and established food processing industries. Key considerations in this trade include sugar content regulations, packaging requirements for bulk industrial use versus retail, and stringent quality control to ensure consistent texture, color, and flavor profiles.
What products fall under HS code 200600?
Glacé cherries, Candied orange peel, Crystallised ginger, Drained pineapple, Sugared figs, Candied angelica, Glacé apricots
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200600?
This code can be confused with fresh or simply dried fruits (Chapter 08) or fruits preserved in syrup (2008xx) if the 'drained, glacé or crystallised' characteristic is not strictly met.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200600?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200600 in UN Comtrade data were China ($332M, 32% of world exports), Thailand ($229M) and Cambodia (about $171M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 200600?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200600 in UN Comtrade data were China ($217M, 33% of world imports), Thailand ($39M) and the United States ($35M). World imports came to about $665M, 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 200600 structured?
HS code 200600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200600?
In Brazil, HS code 200600 is NCM 2006.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.