Product classification
HS code for Glace fruit: 2006.00
Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised).
Classification of glace fruit under HS 2006.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 2006.00
Fabbri Amarena Cherries (some glacé varieties), Agrana Fruit (industrial ingredients), Paradise Fruit Co. Candied Fruit, Sun-Maid Glacé Fruit, Giffard Candied Fruits
Codes often confused with 2006.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200600 (the code used for glace fruit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200600 (the code used for glace fruit) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% 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 200600, not only glace fruit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $332M 32% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $229M 22% of world exports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$171M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $217M 33% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $39M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $35M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $665M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 glace fruit
Brazil classifies glace fruit under NCM 2006.00.00: HS 2006.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glace fruit
What is the HS code for Glace fruit?
The HS code for Glace fruit is 200600 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)). The primary HS code for glace fruit is 2006.00, covering all fruits and plant parts preserved by sugar.
How do I classify Glace fruit for customs?
Glace fruit is classified under HS code 200600 — Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of glace fruit (HS 200600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200600 (the code used for glace fruit) in UN Comtrade data were China ($332M, 32% of world exports), Thailand ($229M) and Cambodia (about $171M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 glace fruit (HS 200600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200600 (the code used for glace fruit) in UN Comtrade data were China ($217M, 33% of world imports), Thailand ($39M) and the United States ($35M). World imports came to about $665M, 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 Glace fruit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200600 for Glace fruit 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 glace fruit in Brazil?
In Brazil, glace fruit (HS 200600) is classified under NCM 2006.00.00.