Product classification
HS code for Cherries in brine: 0812.10
Fruit, edible, cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.
Classification of cherries in brine under HS 0812.10
Cherries in brine are classified under HS code 0812.10. This classification falls under Chapter 8, which covers edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0812 is specifically for fruit that has been provisionally preserved—for example, by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfur water, or in other preservative solutions. The critical factor for this classification is that the fruit must be unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. These cherries are typically used as raw materials for further industrial processing, such as the production of candied (glacé) cherries or maraschino cherries. Once the cherries are processed into a state where they can be eaten (e.g., preserved in syrup), they move to Chapter 20. The classification 0812.10 ensures that the trade of semi-processed agricultural goods is tracked separately from fresh produce and finished food products.
- Covers
- Cherries preserved in a salt brine solution
- Cherries in sulfur dioxide gas for transport
- Provisionally preserved cherries for the confectionery industry
- Cherries in sulfur water for bleaching and further processing
- Also under 0812.10
- Oregon Fruit Products Brined Cherries
- Del Monte Provisionally Preserved Cherries
- Chukar Cherries (as a raw material supplier)
- G. C. Evans Provisionally Preserved Cherries
- F.lli De Cecco di Filippo Provisionally Preserved Cherries
Codes often confused with 0812.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 2008.60, which covers cherries otherwise prepared or preserved, such as those in syrup or alcohol. If the cherries are edible directly from the container, they belong in 2008. If they require washing or further processing to be edible, they stay in 0812.10. Additionally, fresh cherries are classified under 0809.21 or 0809.29, which do not involve any preservative solutions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081210 (the code used for cherries in brine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081210 (the code used for cherries in brine) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% 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 081210, not only cherries in brine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $57M 37% of world exports
- 2 Italy $18M 12% of world exports
- 3 Greece $17M 11% of world exports
World total: $152M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $20M 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $8.7M 11% of world imports
- 3 Bulgaria $8.3M 10% of world imports
World total: $79M 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 cherries in brine
Brazil classifies cherries in brine under NCM 0812.10.00: HS 0812.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cherries in brine
What is the HS code for Cherries in brine?
The HS code for Cherries in brine is 081210 (Fruit, edible; cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption). The HS code for cherries provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water is 0812.10.
How do I classify Cherries in brine for customs?
Cherries in brine is classified under HS code 081210 — Fruit, edible; cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can I use this code for maraschino cherries?
No, maraschino cherries are finished products preserved in syrup and should be classified under HS code 2008.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of cherries in brine (HS 081210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081210 (the code used for cherries in brine) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($57M, 37% of world exports), Italy ($18M) and Greece ($17M). World exports came to about $152M, 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 cherries in brine (HS 081210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081210 (the code used for cherries in brine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($20M, 25% of world imports), the United States ($8.7M) and Bulgaria ($8.3M). World imports came to about $79M, 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 Cherries in brine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081210 for Cherries in brine 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 cherries in brine in Brazil?
In Brazil, cherries in brine (HS 081210) is classified under NCM 0812.10.00.