Product classification
HS code for Mandarins: 0805.21
Fruit, edible, mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried.
Classification of mandarins under HS 0805.21
Mandarins, including tangerines and satsumas, are classified under HS code 0805.21. This classification falls within Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System, which covers edible fruit and nuts. The specific heading 0805 is dedicated to citrus fruit, whether fresh or dried. Within this heading, the nomenclature distinguishes between various citrus species. Code 0805.21 specifically targets mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas) based on their botanical genus Citrus and the specific species Citrus reticulata. The classification remains consistent whether the fruit is imported fresh for direct retail consumption or in a dried state for further food processing. However, the fruit must not be cooked or preserved in sugar, as those processes would shift the classification to Chapter 20. The 2022 HS updates specifically isolated mandarins into this subheading to allow for better statistical tracking of trade volumes for these specific citrus varieties.
- Covers
- Fresh mandarin oranges
- Dried mandarin segments
- Satsumas (Citrus unshiu)
- Tangerines (Citrus tangerina)
- Wilking and similar citrus hybrids
- Also under 0805.21
- Wonderful Halos
- Cuties
- Sumo Citrus
- Ojai Pixie tangerines
Codes often confused with 0805.21
Common mistake. Mandarins are frequently misclassified under 0805.10, which is the code for oranges (Citrus sinensis). While they are both citrus, they are botanically distinct. Another common error is using 0805.22, which is specifically reserved for clementines. Importers must distinguish between these varieties to ensure compliance with agricultural quotas and tariffs that may vary between mandarins and clementines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080521 (the code used for mandarins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080521 (the code used for mandarins) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 11% 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 080521, not only mandarins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $997M 21% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $892M 19% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $814M 17% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$570M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $465M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Iraq* ~$415M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.1B 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 mandarins
Brazil classifies mandarins under NCM 0805.21.00: HS 0805.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mandarins
What is the HS code for Mandarins?
The HS code for Mandarins is 080521 (Fruit, edible; mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried). The HS code for mandarins, including tangerines and satsumas, is 0805.21.
How do I classify Mandarins for customs?
Mandarins is classified under HS code 080521 — Fruit, edible; mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do mandarins differ from clementines in HS codes?
Mandarins are classified under 0805.21, while clementines are specifically classified under HS code 0805.22.
Which countries are the top exporters of mandarins (HS 080521)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080521 (the code used for mandarins) in UN Comtrade data were China ($997M, 21% of world exports), Türkiye ($892M) and South Africa ($814M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of mandarins (HS 080521)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080521 (the code used for mandarins) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $570M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($465M) and Iraq (about $415M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 Mandarins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080521 for Mandarins 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 mandarins in Brazil?
In Brazil, mandarins (HS 080521) is classified under NCM 0805.21.00.