HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2008.60 – Fruit; cherries, 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 2008.60 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, cherries, 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 maraschino cherries, canned sour cherries, cherry pie filling, glacé cherries and brandied cherries.
What HS 2008.60 covers
This HS code covers prepared or preserved cherries, excluding those specifically classified as jams, jellies, or fruit purees under heading 2007. This includes items like maraschino cherries, canned sour cherries, or cherries preserved in syrup or alcohol. The international trade in these products is driven by their use in baking, confectionery, cocktails, and desserts, providing year-round availability regardless of fresh cherry seasonality. Major exporters are often countries with significant cherry harvests and robust food processing industries, such as Turkey, the USA, and Chile. Importers include countries with high demand for processed food ingredients and consumer products, particularly in Europe and North America. Key considerations in this trade involve sugar content, preservation methods, and packaging to ensure product quality and shelf life across diverse markets.
- Covers
- Maraschino cherries
- Canned sour cherries
- Cherry pie filling
- Glacé cherries
- Brandied cherries
- Cherry preserves (if whole fruit)
- Dried cherries (if prepared beyond simple drying)
- Examples
- Tillen Farms Bada Bing Cherries
- Luxardo Maraschino Cherries
- Oregon Fruit Products Canned Cherries
- Fabbri Amarena Cherries
- Napoleon Glacé Cherries
Codes often confused with 2008.60
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 080929 (fresh cherries) or 200799 (cherry jams/jellies) if the product is a spread or not clearly 'prepared or preserved' whole or cut fruit.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200860, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200860 in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% 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 Hungary $55M 16% of world exports
- 2 Italy $38M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $35M 10% of world exports
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $123M 30% of world imports
- 2 United States $71M 17% of world imports
- 3 France $18M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $407M 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 2008.60 2
Brazil splits HS 2008.60 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2008.60.10 Cherries in syrup or sweetened waterEm água edulcorada, incluindo os xaropes
- 2008.60.90 Other prepared or preserved cherriesOutras
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.
Questions about HS 2008.60
What is HS code 200860?
HS code 200860 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit; cherries, 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 covers prepared or preserved cherries, excluding those specifically classified as jams, jellies, or fruit purees under heading 2007. This includes items like maraschino cherries, canned sour cherries, or cherries preserved in syrup or alcohol. The international trade in these products is driven by their use in baking, confectionery, cocktails, and desserts, providing year-round availability regardless of fresh cherry seasonality. Major exporters are often countries with significant cherry harvests and robust food processing industries, such as Turkey, the USA, and Chile. Importers include countries with high demand for processed food ingredients and consumer products, particularly in Europe and North America. Key considerations in this trade involve sugar content, preservation methods, and packaging to ensure product quality and shelf life across diverse markets.
What products fall under HS code 200860?
Maraschino cherries, canned sour cherries, cherry pie filling, glacé cherries, brandied cherries, cherry preserves (if whole fruit), dried cherries (if prepared beyond simple drying)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200860?
This code can be confused with 080929 (fresh cherries) or 200799 (cherry jams/jellies) if the product is a spread or not clearly 'prepared or preserved' whole or cut fruit.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200860?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200860 in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($55M, 16% of world exports), Italy ($38M) and the United States ($35M). World exports came to about $339M, 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 200860?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200860 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($123M, 30% of world imports), the United States ($71M) and France ($18M). World imports came to about $407M, 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 200860 structured?
HS code 200860 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200860?
Brazil splits HS code 200860 into 2 NCM codes: 2008.60.10 (Cherries in syrup or sweetened water), 2008.60.90 (Other prepared or preserved cherries). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.