Product classification

HS code for Dried 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 dried citrus peel under HS 0814.00

Dried citrus peel is classified under HS code 0814.00. This classification is determined by the scope of Chapter 8, which encompasses edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0814 is a specific and comprehensive heading that covers the peel of citrus fruit (such as oranges, lemons, or limes) or melons (including watermelons). The Harmonized System explicitly includes these items whether they are fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved in brine, sulphur water, or other preservative solutions. The classification process for dried citrus peel is straightforward because the heading specifically names the product and the state (dried). As long as the peel has not been further processed into a confectionery product or a prepared food item, it remains within this heading. The drying process is considered a simple preservation method that does not alter the essential character of the fruit peel. This code is used by customs authorities to monitor the trade of fruit by-products often used in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries.

Covers
  • Dried orange peel
  • Dried lemon peel
  • Dried lime peel
  • Dried grapefruit peel
  • Dried watermelon rind
  • Dried citron peel
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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 2006.00, which covers vegetables, fruit, nuts, and fruit-peel preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized). If the citrus peel has been candied or preserved in sugar, it must be classified under 2006.00. Additionally, if the peel is ground into a fine powder for use as a spice, some may mistakenly look at Chapter 9, but 0814.00 remains the primary classification for the peel itself unless it is part of a mixed spice preparation.

2006.00Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081400 (the code used for dried 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 dried 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 dried citrus peel

Brazil classifies dried 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 dried citrus peel

What is the HS code for Dried citrus peel?

The HS code for Dried 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 dried citrus peel is 0814.00.

How do I classify Dried citrus peel for customs?

Dried 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.

Is candied orange peel classified under this code?

No, candied or sugar-preserved citrus peel is classified under HS code 2006.00.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081400 (the code used for dried 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 dried citrus peel (HS 081400)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 081400 (the code used for dried 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 Dried citrus peel the same in all countries?

The base HS code 081400 for Dried 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 dried citrus peel in Brazil?

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