Product classification
HS code for Candied nuts: 2006.00
Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised).
Classification of candied nuts under HS 2006.00
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.
- Covers
- Glacé walnuts and pecans
- Crystallized ginger nuts
- Sugar-preserved almonds (drained)
- Candied chestnuts (Marron glacé)
- Fruit and nut mixes preserved entirely by sugar
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200600 (the code used for candied nuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200600 (the code used for candied nuts) 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 nuts.
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 nuts
Brazil classifies candied nuts 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 nuts
What is the HS code for Candied nuts?
The HS code for Candied nuts is 200600 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)). The HS code for candied nuts is 2006.00, which applies to nuts preserved by sugar.
How do I classify Candied nuts for customs?
Candied nuts 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of candied nuts (HS 200600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200600 (the code used for candied nuts) 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 nuts (HS 200600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200600 (the code used for candied nuts) 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 nuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200600 for Candied nuts 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 nuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, candied nuts (HS 200600) is classified under NCM 2006.00.00.