HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2008.40 – 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

HS code 2008.40 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for canned pear halves in light syrup, diced pears in juice, pear slices in heavy syrup, poached pears (preserved) and dried pears (if preserved by other means).

What HS 2008.40 covers

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.

Covers: 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
Examples: Del Monte Canned Pears
Dole Canned Pears
Libby's Canned Pears
Great Value Canned Pears

Codes often confused with 2008.40

Common mistake. 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.

2007.99Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes; of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Top exporters and importers of HS code 200840, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200840 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 $52M 32% of world exports
2 Italy $22M 14% of world exports
3 South Africa $21M 13% of world exports

World total: $160M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 United States $44M 23% of world imports
2 France $37M 20% of world imports
3 Germany $16M 8.6% of world imports

World total: $186M 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 2008.40 2

Brazil splits HS 2008.40 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 20.08 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/200840/

{
  "code": "200840",
  "description": "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",
  "section": "IV",
  "parent": "2008"
}

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Questions about HS 2008.40

What is HS code 200840?

HS code 200840 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200840?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200840 in UN Comtrade data were China ($52M, 32% of world exports), Italy ($22M) and South Africa ($21M). World exports came to about $160M, 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 200840?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200840 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($44M, 23% of world imports), France ($37M) and Germany ($16M). World imports came to about $186M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200840?

Brazil splits HS code 200840 into 2 NCM codes: 2008.40.10 (Pears in syrup or sweetened water), 2008.40.90 (Other prepared or preserved pears). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.