HS Code for Candied nuts

Candied nuts are classified under HS code 2006.00, which covers vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel, and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé, or crystallized). This classification is part of Chapter 20, which deals with preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. The defining characteristic for classification under 2006.00 is the specific method of preservation. To be classified here, the nuts must have undergone a process where the water content is replaced by sugar, typically through immersion in increasingly concentrated sugar syrups. This results in a product that is drained (syrup removed), glacé (coated with a smooth, shiny sugar film), or crystallized (coated with a grainy sugar surface). This is a distinct culinary and industrial process compared to simply roasting or salting nuts. The Harmonized System distinguishes between products based on the level of processing and the ingredients used for preservation. If the nuts were merely roasted and then coated with a thin layer of sugar or honey without the deep sugar-saturation process, they might fall elsewhere. However, traditional candied or sugar-preserved nuts are strictly assigned to 2006.00 to maintain consistency in international trade statistics for preserved food products. This code is vital for ensuring that high-sugar preserved plant products are taxed and regulated differently than standard snack nuts or pure sugar confectionery.

Products Included

• Glacé walnuts and pecans
• Crystallized ginger nuts
• Sugar-preserved almonds (drained)
• Candied chestnuts (Marron glacé)
• Fruit and nut mixes preserved entirely by sugar

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification for candied nuts is HS code 2008.11 or 2008.19, which covers nuts and other seeds, otherwise prepared or preserved. While 2008 includes roasted or salted nuts, 2006.00 is more specific for those preserved by sugar (glacé or crystallized). Another error is using 1704.90 (sugar confectionery), which is reserved for products that are primarily sugar-based with little to no plant matter, or where the nut is merely a minor inclusion in a candy bar.

FAQ

What is the HS code for candied nuts?

The HS code for candied nuts is 2006.00, which applies to nuts preserved by sugar.

What is the difference between HS 2006 and HS 2008 for nuts?

HS 2006 is specifically for nuts preserved by sugar (glacé or crystallized), while HS 2008 is for nuts that are roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared without the sugar-saturation process.