HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2008.91 – Fruit, palm hearts; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit

HS code 2008.91 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, palm hearts, prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. It is used for canned palm hearts, marinated palm hearts, palm heart salad mix, whole palm hearts in brine and sliced palm hearts.

What HS 2008.91 covers

This specific HS code is dedicated to prepared or preserved palm hearts, a unique vegetable product often consumed as a delicacy. The international trade primarily involves countries with abundant palm tree cultivation, particularly the peach palm, exporting to markets where palm hearts are valued for their tender texture and mild flavor in salads, appetizers, and gourmet dishes. The preservation process, typically canning in brine, allows for global distribution and year-round availability, making it a consistent, albeit niche, trade item. Exporters are concentrated in Central and South America, while importers are found in regions with diverse culinary tastes and a demand for specialty ingredients, such as North America and Europe. Quality control and sustainable harvesting practices are important aspects of this trade.

Covers
  • Canned palm hearts
  • Marinated palm hearts
  • Palm heart salad mix
  • Whole palm hearts in brine
  • Sliced palm hearts
  • Palm heart pasta (if preserved)
Examples
  • Roland Foods Palm Hearts
  • Goya Palm Hearts
  • Native Forest Organic Palm Hearts
  • Trader Joe's Palm Hearts
  • Reese Palm Hearts

Codes often confused with 2008.91

Common mistake. Could be confused with other preserved vegetables under Chapter 20, such as 200599 (other prepared or preserved vegetables, not frozen), if not specifically identified as palm hearts.

2005.99Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 200891, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200891 in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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. 1 Ecuador $68M
  2. 2 Peru* ~$14M
  3. 3 Bolivia $11M

World total: $105M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $33M
  2. 2 France $24M
  3. 3 Chile $16M

World total: $110M 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 2008.91

Brazil does not split HS 2008.91: its NCM code is 2008.91.00.

  1. 2008.91.00 Prepared or preserved palm heartsPalmitos

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 2008.91

What is HS code 200891?

HS code 200891 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, palm hearts; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. This specific HS code is dedicated to prepared or preserved palm hearts, a unique vegetable product often consumed as a delicacy. The international trade primarily involves countries with abundant palm tree cultivation, particularly the peach palm, exporting to markets where palm hearts are valued for their tender texture and mild flavor in salads, appetizers, and gourmet dishes. The preservation process, typically canning in brine, allows for global distribution and year-round availability, making it a consistent, albeit niche, trade item. Exporters are concentrated in Central and South America, while importers are found in regions with diverse culinary tastes and a demand for specialty ingredients, such as North America and Europe. Quality control and sustainable harvesting practices are important aspects of this trade.

What products fall under HS code 200891?

Canned palm hearts, marinated palm hearts, palm heart salad mix, whole palm hearts in brine, sliced palm hearts, palm heart pasta (if preserved)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200891?

Could be confused with other preserved vegetables under Chapter 20, such as 200599 (other prepared or preserved vegetables, not frozen), if not specifically identified as palm hearts.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200891?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200891 in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($68M, 65% of world exports), Peru (about $14M) and Bolivia ($11M). World exports came to about $105M, 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 200891?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200891 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($33M, 30% of world imports), France ($24M) and Chile ($16M). World imports came to about $110M, 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 200891 structured?

HS code 200891 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200891?

In Brazil, HS code 200891 is NCM 2008.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.