HS Code for Glace fruit

Glace fruit is classified under HS code 2006.00, which specifically covers vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel, and other parts of plants that have been preserved by sugar. This preservation process, often referred to as candying, involves replacing the natural moisture of the fruit with a high-concentration sugar syrup. The classification is determined by the method of preservation rather than the specific botanical variety of the fruit. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, the heading text for 2006 is definitive for products that are drained, glace, or crystallised. To qualify for this code, the fruit must be impregnated with sugar to the core. Drained fruit has the excess syrup removed; glace fruit is coated with a smooth, shiny sugar film; and crystallised fruit is finished with a microscopic layer of sugar crystals. This code is part of Chapter 20, which deals with preparations of vegetables and fruit, distinguishing these processed items from the fresh or simply dried fruits found in Chapter 08.

Products Included

• Glace cherries (maraschino style but sugar-preserved)
• Candied ginger roots
• Crystallised citrus peels (lemon, orange, citron)
• Drained pineapple chunks and rings
• Candied angelica stalks
• Whole candied apricots and pears

Common Misclassification

Glace fruit is frequently misclassified under HS code 1704.90, which covers sugar confectionery. However, Chapter 17 generally excludes fruit preserved by sugar that retains its fruit character, which belongs in 2006. Another common error is using HS code 0811 or 0812. Code 0811 is for frozen fruit, and 0812 is for fruit provisionally preserved (e.g., by sulfur dioxide gas) but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. Glace fruit is a finished, shelf-stable product and must remain in Chapter 20.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Glace fruit?

The primary HS code for glace fruit is 2006.00, covering all fruits and plant parts preserved by sugar.

Is candied ginger classified as a spice or a fruit?

For customs purposes, candied ginger is classified under 2006.00 as a plant part preserved by sugar, rather than under Chapter 09 (spices), because the sugar preservation process changes its primary classification category.