HS Code for Mixed preserved fruit

Mixed preserved fruit is classified under HS code 200897. Chapter 20 of the Harmonized System covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2008 specifically applies to fruit, nuts, and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Subheading 200897 is the specific code for mixtures of these fruits. Unlike Chapter 8, which covers fresh, chilled, or frozen fruit, Chapter 20 covers products that have undergone significant processing such as preservation in syrup, addition of alcohol, or heat treatment (canning). The classification under 200897 is determined by the fact that the product is a mixture of different types of fruit. If the mixture consisted only of nuts, it would fall under 200819. The "mixtures" designation in 200897 is a specific provision that takes precedence over the individual fruit subheadings within 2008 when multiple fruit types are present in the same preparation. This code is used extensively for fruit cocktails and mixed fruit cups sold in the retail and food service sectors.

Products Included

• Canned fruit cocktail in heavy or light syrup
• Mixed fruit preserved in alcohol or spirit
• Bottled mixtures of peaches, pears, and pineapples
• Prepared fruit salads in airtight containers
• Mixed fruit pulp, cooked and preserved with sugar

Common Misclassification

Mixed preserved fruit is often misclassified under 081190 (frozen fruit) or 200799 (jams and jellies). The distinction from 081190 is the preservation method; 200897 products are typically shelf-stable through canning or syrup, not freezing. The distinction from 200799 is the texture and cooking process; 2007 covers fruit that has been boiled to a paste or jelly consistency, whereas 2008 covers fruit that retains its physical shape as pieces, slices, or whole fruits. Additionally, mixtures of nuts are excluded from 200897 and belong in 200819.

FAQ

What is the HS code for mixed preserved fruit?

The HS code for mixtures of fruit prepared or preserved (e.g., in syrup or canned) is 200897.

Does fruit in syrup fall under Chapter 8 or Chapter 20?

Fruit preserved in syrup falls under Chapter 20 (specifically 2008), as the addition of syrup constitutes a preparation method beyond the scope of Chapter 8.