Product classification
HS code for Canned cherries: 2008.60
Fruit, cherries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Classification of canned cherries under HS 2008.60
Canned cherries are classified under HS code 2008.60. This code is part of Chapter 20, which encompasses preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. The classification is determined by the specific method of preservation used for the fruit. While Chapter 8 covers edible fruit and nuts in their fresh, dried, or temporarily preserved state, Chapter 20 is reserved for products that have been prepared or preserved by processes not mentioned in Chapter 8. Canned cherries are typically preserved in a sugar syrup, water, or brine and then heat-treated (pasteurized) to ensure long-term shelf life. This specific subheading (2008.60) is dedicated to cherries, regardless of whether they contain added sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading 2008 specifically mentions fruit otherwise prepared or preserved.
- Covers
- Maraschino cherries in jars
- Canned sour cherries in light syrup
- Canned dark sweet cherries
- Cocktail cherries preserved in syrup
- Cherries canned in alcohol or spirit
- Also under 2008.60
- Tillen Farms Bada Bing Cherries
- Luxardo Maraschino Cherries
- Oregon Fruit Products Canned Cherries
- Fabbri Amarena Cherries
- Napoleon Glacé Cherries
Codes often confused with 2008.60
Common mistake. Canned cherries are often misclassified under 2007.99, which covers jams, fruit jellies, and marmalades. The distinction lies in the texture; 2007 requires the product to be a cooked preparation resulting in a paste or jelly-like consistency. Another common mistake is using 0809.29, which is for fresh cherries. If the cherries are candied or glacé, they should be moved to 2006.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200860 (the code used for canned cherries), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200860 (the code used for canned cherries) in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% 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 200860, not only canned cherries.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hungary $55M 16% of world exports
- 2 Italy $38M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $35M 10% of world exports
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $123M 30% of world imports
- 2 United States $71M 17% of world imports
- 3 France $18M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $407M 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 codes for canned cherries
Brazil splits HS 2008.60 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2008.60.10Cherries in syrup or sweetened water
- 2008.60.90Other prepared or preserved cherries
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canned cherries
What is the HS code for Canned cherries?
The HS code for Canned cherries is 200860 (Fruit; cherries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit). The HS code for cherries prepared or preserved in cans or jars is 2008.60.
How do I classify Canned cherries for customs?
Canned cherries is classified under HS code 200860 — Fruit; cherries, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cherries in brandy classified here?
Yes, cherries preserved in spirits are included under 2008.60, as the heading covers fruit preserved with or without added spirit.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned cherries (HS 200860)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200860 (the code used for canned cherries) in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($55M, 16% of world exports), Italy ($38M) and the United States ($35M). World exports came to about $339M, 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 canned cherries (HS 200860)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200860 (the code used for canned cherries) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($123M, 30% of world imports), the United States ($71M) and France ($18M). World imports came to about $407M, 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 Canned cherries the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200860 for Canned cherries 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 canned cherries in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 200860 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for canned cherries depends on the product's details: 2008.60.10 (Cherries in syrup or sweetened water), 2008.60.90 (Other prepared or preserved cherries).