Product classification

HS code for Citrus peel: 0814.00

Peel, of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water and other preservative solutions.

Classification of citrus peel under HS 0814.00

The classification of citrus peel under HS code 0814.00 is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, alongside the specific Chapter Notes for Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System. This heading is specifically reserved for the peel of citrus fruits or melons, including watermelons. The scope of this code is comprehensive regarding the physical state of the product, covering peel that is fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved. Provisional preservation typically involves the use of brine, sulfur water, or other preservative solutions that render the product temporarily unsuitable for immediate consumption but stable for long-distance transport and storage. The classification is determined by the fact that the product remains essentially a raw material or a minimally processed fruit byproduct. If the peel undergoes significant processing, such as being cooked with sugar to create candied peel, it is excluded from Chapter 8 and moved to Chapter 20. Furthermore, if the peel is processed to extract essential oils, the resulting oils are classified in Chapter 33. The technical distinction lies in the intent of the preservation and the degree of transformation. For customs purposes, documentation must specify the method of preservation to ensure the product does not fall into the prepared food categories. This code is essential for the food processing and fragrance industries, where citrus peel serves as a primary ingredient for zest, flavorings, and pectin extraction. The product must not contain added sugar or other sweetening matter to remain under this heading.

Covers
  • Fresh orange peel
  • Dried lemon peel
  • Frozen lime peel
  • Grapefruit peel in brine
  • Watermelon rind, provisionally preserved
  • Citrus peel in sulfur water
Also under 0814.00
  • Fiori di Sicilia candied orange peel
  • Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water (derived from peel)
  • Goya Candied Orange Peel
  • various industrial pectin suppliers

Codes often confused with 0814.00

Common mistake. Citrus peel is frequently misclassified under HS code 2006.00, which covers vegetables, fruit, nuts, and fruit-peel preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized). If the peel has been candied, it must be moved to 2006.00. Another common error is using HS code 3301, which is for essential oils; while peel is a source of these oils, the physical rind itself remains in 0814.00.

2006.00Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)33.01Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins

Top exporters and importers of HS 081400 (the code used for citrus peel), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081400 (the code used for citrus peel) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 12% 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 081400, not only citrus peel.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Spain $42M
  2. 2 Italy $9.2M
  3. 3 Germany $5.9M

World total: $96M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Spain $11M
  2. 2 Japan $11M
  3. 3 France $9.9M

World total: $89M 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 citrus peel

Brazil classifies citrus peel under NCM 0814.00.00: HS 0814.00 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about citrus peel

What is the HS code for Citrus peel?

The HS code for Citrus peel is 081400 (Peel; of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water and other preservative solutions). The HS code for citrus peel, whether fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved, is 0814.00.

How do I classify Citrus peel for customs?

Citrus peel is classified under HS code 081400 — Peel; of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water and other preservative solutions. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include candied orange peel?

No, candied or sugar-preserved citrus peel is classified under HS code 2006.00, as Chapter 8 excludes fruit preserved by sugar.

Which countries are the top exporters of citrus peel (HS 081400)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081400 (the code used for citrus peel) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($42M, 44% of world exports), Italy ($9.2M) and Germany ($5.9M). World exports came to about $96M, 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 citrus peel (HS 081400)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 081400 (the code used for citrus peel) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($11M, 12% of world imports), Japan ($11M) and France ($9.9M). World imports came to about $89M, 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 Citrus peel the same in all countries?

The base HS code 081400 for Citrus peel 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 citrus peel in Brazil?

In Brazil, citrus peel (HS 081400) is classified under NCM 0814.00.00.