HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2008.99 – Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008

HS code 2008.99 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008. It is used for pickled walnuts, preserved ginger, candied citrus peel, lychees in syrup and jackfruit in brine.

What HS 2008.99 covers

This 'catch-all' HS code covers prepared or preserved fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 2008. It's crucial for products that are processed beyond simple drying or freezing but don't fit into more specific categories like jams, jellies, or particular fruit types. This allows for the trade of unique or less common preserved items, reflecting niche markets or innovative food processing. Importers and exporters deal with a wide variety of specialty products, often catering to specific ethnic cuisines, gourmet markets, or industrial applications. The diversity of products under this code means trade flows can be highly varied, with different countries specializing in unique preserved goods.

Covers
  • Pickled walnuts
  • Preserved ginger
  • Candied citrus peel
  • Lychees in syrup
  • Jackfruit in brine
  • Water chestnuts in cans
  • Preserved figs
  • Artichoke hearts in brine
Examples
  • Roland Foods Lychees in Syrup
  • Goya Water Chestnuts
  • Trader Joe's Candied Ginger
  • Faraon Pickled Walnuts
  • Cento Artichoke Hearts

Codes often confused with 2008.99

Common mistake. This code is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when a more specific 2008 subheading (e.g., 200891 for palm hearts) or even 2007 (jams) or 2005 (other vegetables) should have been used.

20.08Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included2008.91Fruit, palm hearts; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit20.07Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter20.05Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006

Top exporters and importers of HS code 200899, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200899 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% 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 China $1.1B
  2. 2 South Korea $687M
  3. 3 Mexico $460M

World total: $6.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.3B
  2. 2 Japan $473M
  3. 3 Germany $325M

World total: $6.5B 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 code for 2008.99

Brazil does not split HS 2008.99: its NCM code is 2008.99.00.

  1. 2008.99.00 Other prepared fruit and edible plant partsOutras

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 2008.99

What is HS code 200899?

HS code 200899 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008. This 'catch-all' HS code covers prepared or preserved fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 2008. It's crucial for products that are processed beyond simple drying or freezing but don't fit into more specific categories like jams, jellies, or particular fruit types. This allows for the trade of unique or less common preserved items, reflecting niche markets or innovative food processing. Importers and exporters deal with a wide variety of specialty products, often catering to specific ethnic cuisines, gourmet markets, or industrial applications. The diversity of products under this code means trade flows can be highly varied, with different countries specializing in unique preserved goods.

What products fall under HS code 200899?

Pickled walnuts, preserved ginger, candied citrus peel, lychees in syrup, jackfruit in brine, water chestnuts in cans, preserved figs, artichoke hearts in brine

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200899?

This code is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when a more specific 2008 subheading (e.g., 200891 for palm hearts) or even 2007 (jams) or 2005 (other vegetables) should have been used.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200899?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200899 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 18% of world exports), South Korea ($687M) and Mexico ($460M). World exports came to about $6.1B, 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 200899?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200899 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 36% of world imports), Japan ($473M) and Germany ($325M). World imports came to about $6.5B, 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 200899 structured?

HS code 200899 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200899?

In Brazil, HS code 200899 is NCM 2008.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.