Product classification
HS code for Clementines: 0805.22
Fruit, edible, clementines, fresh or dried.
Classification of clementines under HS 0805.22
Clementines are specifically classified under HS code 0805.22. This code is a sub-heading of 0805, which covers citrus fruit, fresh or dried. Within the 0805.2x series, the Harmonized System provides specific codes for different varieties of the mandarin group to facilitate precise trade monitoring and tariff application. While clementines are botanically a hybrid of mandarins, the HS nomenclature provides a distinct breakout for them. The classification applies to the fruit in its fresh state or when dried. It is important to note that the fruit must not be further prepared or preserved (such as in syrup, alcohol, or cooked), as such processing would shift the classification to Chapter 20. The distinction between clementines and other mandarins like satsumas or tangerines is strictly enforced based on the commercial and botanical identity of the fruit. For customs entry, the variety must be clearly stated on the commercial invoice. This classification is vital for phytosanitary controls and for managing seasonal quotas that many countries apply to citrus imports. The fruit must be fit for human consumption and meet the general requirements of Chapter 8, which excludes fruit that has been rendered inedible or processed into juices.
- Covers
- Fresh clementines
- Dried clementines
- Seedless clementines
- Organic clementines
- Clementines in retail packaging
- Also under 0805.22
- Cuties clementines
- Wonderful Halos clementines
- Dannon clementines
- Sunburst clementines
Codes often confused with 0805.22
Common mistake. Clementines are frequently confused with other mandarins under HS code 0805.21 (Mandarins/Tangerines) or 0805.29 (Wilking and similar hybrids). Another common error is using 0805.10, which is reserved for oranges. If the clementines are peeled and preserved in syrup, they must be classified under 2008.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080522 (the code used for clementines), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080522 (the code used for clementines) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 080522, not only clementines.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $790M 55% of world exports
- 2 Morocco $153M 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $78M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $310M 17% of world imports
- 2 France $284M 15% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $145M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 clementines
Brazil classifies clementines under NCM 0805.22.00: HS 0805.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about clementines
What is the HS code for Clementines?
The HS code for Clementines is 080522 (Fruit, edible; clementines, fresh or dried). The specific HS code for fresh or dried clementines is 0805.22.
How do I classify Clementines for customs?
Clementines is classified under HS code 080522 — Fruit, edible; clementines, fresh or dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are clementines distinguished from tangerines in the HS system?
While both are in the mandarin family, clementines have their own specific code (0805.22), while tangerines are classified under 0805.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of clementines (HS 080522)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080522 (the code used for clementines) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($790M, 55% of world exports), Morocco ($153M) and Italy ($78M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 clementines (HS 080522)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080522 (the code used for clementines) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($310M, 17% of world imports), France ($284M) and the United Kingdom ($145M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Clementines the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080522 for Clementines 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 clementines in Brazil?
In Brazil, clementines (HS 080522) is classified under NCM 0805.22.00.