Product classification
HS code for Pomelos: 0805.40
Fruit, edible, grapefruit and pomelos, fresh or dried.
Classification of pomelos under HS 0805.40
Fresh or dried pomelos are classified under HS code 0805.40. Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System covers edible fruit and nuts, as well as peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0805 is specifically for citrus fruit, fresh or dried. Within this heading, subheading 0805.40 groups grapefruit and pomelos together. Pomelos (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis) are the largest of the citrus fruits and are often referred to as shaddocks. The classification remains the same whether the fruit is fresh, chilled, or dried, provided it has not been further processed. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI), specifically Rule 1, the classification is determined by the terms of the headings. Chapter 08 excludes fruit that has been prepared or preserved by processes not mentioned in the chapter, such as cooking or preserving in syrup. Therefore, raw pomelos, even if dried to extend shelf life, remain in 0805.40. This classification is essential for phytosanitary controls and agricultural quotas that often apply to citrus imports.
- Covers
- Fresh honey pomelos
- Dried pomelo segments (without added sugar)
- Chilled whole pomelos
- Shaddocks (Citrus maxima)
- Pomelo hybrids where pomelo characteristics predominate
- Also under 0805.40
- Florida grapefruit
- Texas Rio Star grapefruit
- Indian River grapefruit
- Sunkist pomelos
Codes often confused with 0805.40
Common mistake. HS code 0805.10 (Oranges) and 0805.50 (Lemons and limes) are sometimes confused with pomelos in mixed shipments. A more significant error is using 2008.30, which covers citrus fruit that has been prepared or preserved (e.g., canned pomelo segments in syrup), which moves the product from Chapter 08 to Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080540 (the code used for pomelos), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080540 (the code used for pomelos) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 16% 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 080540, not only pomelos.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $140M 17% of world exports
- 2 China $129M 16% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $109M 13% of world exports
World total: $823M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $155M 16% of world imports
- 2 China $120M 12% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$80M 8.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $989M 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 pomelos
Brazil classifies pomelos under NCM 0805.40.00: HS 0805.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pomelos
What is the HS code for Pomelos?
The HS code for Pomelos is 080540 (Fruit, edible; grapefruit and pomelos, fresh or dried).
How do I classify Pomelos for customs?
Pomelos is classified under HS code 080540 — Fruit, edible; grapefruit and pomelos, fresh or dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh pomelos?
The HS code for fresh or dried pomelos is 0805.40.
Does this code include pomelo peel?
No, citrus peel is classified under HS code 0814.00. HS code 0805.40 is specifically for the fruit itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of pomelos (HS 080540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080540 (the code used for pomelos) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($140M, 17% of world exports), China ($129M) and the Netherlands ($109M). World exports came to about $823M, 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 pomelos (HS 080540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080540 (the code used for pomelos) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($155M, 16% of world imports), China ($120M) and Russia (about $80M). World imports came to about $989M, 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 Pomelos the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080540 for Pomelos 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 pomelos in Brazil?
In Brazil, pomelos (HS 080540) is classified under NCM 0805.40.00.