About HS Code 200840
This HS code is dedicated to prepared or preserved pears, excluding those classified under heading 2007 (jams, purees). This primarily includes widely traded products such as canned pear halves, slices, or diced pears in syrup or juice. These items are extensively consumed as desserts, in fruit salads, and as versatile ingredients in baking and confectionery. Importers are typically food distributors, supermarkets, and food service companies seeking convenient and shelf-stable fruit options. Exporters are often countries with strong pear cultivation and advanced processing industries. Important trade considerations include the specific variety of pear used, syrup concentration, maintaining fruit integrity during processing, and strict adherence to food safety and quality regulations.
Products Under This Code
Canned pear halves in light syrup, Diced pears in juice, Pear slices in heavy syrup, Poached pears (preserved), Dried pears (if preserved by other means), Pear compote
Real World Examples
Del Monte Canned Pears, Dole Canned Pears, Libby's Canned Pears, Great Value Canned Pears
Common Misclassification
This code is specific to *pears*; other prepared fruits have their own codes. Pear jams/purees are in 200799, and fresh pears are in Chapter 08.
Products Classified Under 2008.40
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
The US, Germany, and the UK are major importers, while China, South Africa, and Argentina are leading exporters of prepared pears.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 200840?
HS code 200840 covers: Fruit; pears, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. This HS code is dedicated to prepared or preserved pears, excluding those classified under heading 2007 (jams, purees). This primarily includes widely traded products such as canned pear halves, slices, or diced pears in syrup or juice. These items are extensively consumed as desserts, in fruit salads, and as versatile ingredients in baking and confectionery. Importers are typically food distributors, supermarkets, and food service companies seeking convenient and shelf-stable fruit options. Exporters are often countries with strong pear cultivation and advanced processing industries. Important trade considerations include the specific variety of pear used, syrup concentration, maintaining fruit integrity during processing, and strict adherence to food safety and quality regulations.
What products fall under HS code 200840?
Canned pear halves in light syrup, Diced pears in juice, Pear slices in heavy syrup, Poached pears (preserved), Dried pears (if preserved by other means), Pear compote
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200840?
This code is specific to *pears*; other prepared fruits have their own codes. Pear jams/purees are in 200799, and fresh pears are in Chapter 08.
How is HS code 200840 structured?
HS code 200840 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.