Product classification
HS code for Candied fruit: 2006.00
Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised).
Classification of candied fruit under HS 2006.00
Candied fruit is classified under HS code 2006.00. This code is part of Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Specifically, heading 2006 is reserved for products that have been preserved by sugar, which includes processes such as draining, glazing, or crystallizing. The process involves replacing the water content of the fruit with a high-concentration sugar solution through osmosis. This method of preservation is distinct from simple drying or freezing. To fall under this code, the fruit must be fully impregnated with sugar to the point where it is preserved against decay. This classification applies to whole fruits, pieces of fruit, or fruit peels. The essential character of the product must remain that of a fruit or plant part; if the product is primarily sugar with only fruit flavoring, it would move to Chapter 17. Furthermore, if the candied fruit is coated in chocolate or cocoa, it is excluded from Chapter 20 and must be classified under Chapter 18.
- Covers
- Glacé cherries (maraschino style preserved in sugar)
- Crystallized ginger roots
- Candied citrus peels (orange, lemon, or citron)
- Drained or glacé pineapple chunks
- Sugar-preserved pumpkin or angelica
- Also under 2006.00
Fabbri Amarena Cherries (some glacé varieties), Agrana Fruit (industrial ingredients), Paradise Fruit Co. Candied Fruit, Sun-Maid Glacé Fruit, Giffard Candied Fruits
Codes often confused with 2006.00
Common mistake. A frequent mistake is classifying candied fruit under HS code 0813, which covers dried fruit. The distinction lies in the preservation method; 0813 is for fruit where water is removed, whereas 2006.00 is for fruit where sugar is added as the preservative agent. Another common misclassification is HS code 1704.90, which covers sugar confectionery. While candied fruit is sweet, Chapter 20 specifically captures plant parts preserved by sugar. However, if the fruit is coated in chocolate, it must be classified under HS code 1806.90, as cocoa content triggers a move to Chapter 18.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200600 (the code used for candied fruit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200600 (the code used for candied fruit) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 200600, not only candied fruit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $332M 32% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $229M 22% of world exports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$171M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $217M 33% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $39M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $35M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $665M 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 candied fruit
Brazil classifies candied fruit under NCM 2006.00.00: HS 2006.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about candied fruit
What is the HS code for Candied fruit?
The HS code for Candied fruit is 200600 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)). The HS code for candied fruit, including glacé and crystallized varieties, is 2006.00.
How do I classify Candied fruit for customs?
Candied fruit is classified under HS code 200600 — Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include chocolate-covered candied ginger?
No, chocolate-covered items are classified under Chapter 18 (1806.90) due to the cocoa content.
Which countries are the top exporters of candied fruit (HS 200600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200600 (the code used for candied fruit) in UN Comtrade data were China ($332M, 32% of world exports), Thailand ($229M) and Cambodia (about $171M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 candied fruit (HS 200600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200600 (the code used for candied fruit) in UN Comtrade data were China ($217M, 33% of world imports), Thailand ($39M) and the United States ($35M). World imports came to about $665M, 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.
Is the HS code for Candied fruit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200600 for Candied fruit is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for candied fruit in Brazil?
In Brazil, candied fruit (HS 200600) is classified under NCM 2006.00.00.