Product classification
HS code for Canned citrus fruit: 2008.30
Fruit, citrus, 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 citrus fruit under HS 2008.30
Canned citrus fruit is classified under HS code 2008.30. This falls under Chapter 20, which covers preparations of fruits and vegetables. The classification is based on the fact that the citrus fruit—such as oranges, mandarins, or grapefruit—has been prepared or preserved by peeling, segmenting, and then canning in a liquid medium like syrup, juice, or water. This distinguishes it from fresh citrus found in Chapter 8 (heading 0805). The subheading 2008.30 is specific to citrus fruits. The process of canning involves heat treatment to destroy microorganisms, which is a form of preservation that exceeds the simple refrigeration or freezing found in earlier chapters. This code applies whether the fruit is whole, in segments, or crushed, provided it is not a juice or a jam.
- Covers
- Canned mandarin orange segments
- Canned grapefruit segments in syrup
- Canned orange slices in water
- Preserved pomelo in tins
- Canned satsumas
- Also under 2008.30
- Dole Mandarin Oranges
- Del Monte Grapefruit Segments
- Goya Canned Oranges
- Trader Joe's Mandarin Oranges
Codes often confused with 2008.30
Common mistake. Canned citrus is frequently misclassified under 2009.11 through 2009.39, which are reserved for citrus juices. If the product is primarily liquid with only small bits of pulp, it is a juice. Another common error is 2007.91, which is for citrus marmalades; marmalades must be cooked to a jelly-like consistency. Fresh citrus, even if packaged in plastic, remains in 0805.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200830 (the code used for canned citrus fruit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200830 (the code used for canned citrus fruit) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% 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 200830, not only canned citrus fruit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $303M 43% of world exports
- 2 Spain $82M 12% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $61M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $707M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $328M 39% of world imports
- 2 Japan $85M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $83M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $844M 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 canned citrus fruit
Brazil classifies canned citrus fruit under NCM 2008.30.00: HS 2008.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canned citrus fruit
What is the HS code for Canned citrus fruit?
The HS code for Canned citrus fruit is 200830 (Fruit; citrus, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit).
How do I classify Canned citrus fruit for customs?
Canned citrus fruit is classified under HS code 200830 — Fruit; citrus, 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.
What is the HS code for canned mandarins?
Canned mandarin segments are classified under HS code 2008.30.
Does this code include citrus peel?
No, citrus peel preserved in sugar is classified under 2006.00, while fresh or dried peel is under 0814.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of canned citrus fruit (HS 200830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200830 (the code used for canned citrus fruit) in UN Comtrade data were China ($303M, 43% of world exports), Spain ($82M) and South Korea ($61M). World exports came to about $707M, 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 citrus fruit (HS 200830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200830 (the code used for canned citrus fruit) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($328M, 39% of world imports), Japan ($85M) and China ($83M). World imports came to about $844M, 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 citrus fruit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200830 for Canned citrus 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 canned citrus fruit in Brazil?
In Brazil, canned citrus fruit (HS 200830) is classified under NCM 2008.30.00.