Product classification
HS code for Orange 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 orange peel under HS 0814.00
The classification of orange peel under HS code 081400 is determined by its status as a byproduct of citrus fruit processing. This code specifically encompasses the peel of citrus fruits or melons, including watermelons, regardless of whether they are fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since orange peel is a specific part of the citrus fruit and is not further processed into a finished food preparation or a chemical extract at this stage, it remains within Chapter 8, which covers edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons.
- Covers
- Fresh orange rinds
- Dried bitter orange peel for culinary use
- Frozen lemon and lime peels
- Grapefruit peel preserved in brine
- Watermelon rinds in temporary preservative solutions
- Citrus peels in sulphur water
- 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. Orange peel is frequently misclassified under HS code 0805, which is reserved for the whole citrus fruit. Another common error involves HS code 2006, which covers fruit, nuts, and fruit-peel preserved by sugar (drained, glacé, or crystallized). If the orange peel has been candied or heavily infused with sugar for confectionery purposes, it must be moved to Chapter 20. Additionally, if the peel is ground into a fine powder for use as a chemical flavoring or essential oil precursor, it may be confused with 3301, though 081400 remains the primary code for the physical peel itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081400 (the code used for orange peel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081400 (the code used for orange 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 orange peel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $42M 44% of world exports
- 2 Italy $9.2M 9.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.9M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $96M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $11M 12% of world imports
- 2 Japan $11M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $9.9M 11% of world imports
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 orange peel
Brazil classifies orange 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 orange peel
What is the HS code for Orange peel?
The HS code for Orange 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 orange peel is 081400, which covers the peel of citrus fruits or melons in various states including fresh, dried, or frozen.
How do I classify Orange peel for customs?
Orange 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.
Does this code include candied orange peel?
No, candied or sugar-preserved orange peel is classified under HS code 200600, as it has undergone a preservation process involving sugar that exceeds the scope of Chapter 8.
Which countries are the top exporters of orange peel (HS 081400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081400 (the code used for orange 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 orange peel (HS 081400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081400 (the code used for orange 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 Orange peel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081400 for Orange 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 orange peel in Brazil?
In Brazil, orange peel (HS 081400) is classified under NCM 0814.00.00.