Product classification
HS code for Preserved cherries: 0812.10
Fruit, edible, cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.
Classification of preserved cherries under HS 0812.10
The classification of preserved cherries under HS code 081210 is determined by the specific state of the fruit and the method of preservation employed. Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System covers edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0812 specifically addresses fruit that has been provisionally preserved—for example, by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfur water, or in other preservative solutions—but remains unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. These cherries are typically used as raw materials for the confectionery or food processing industries, where they will undergo further treatment, such as sweetening, glazing, or candying, before reaching the end consumer. The primary distinction for 081210 is that the preservation method is intended for transport and storage rather than final preparation. If the cherries were prepared in syrup or otherwise made ready for consumption, they would move to Chapter 20. The technical requirement for this code is that the fruit must be in a medium that prevents spoilage but requires a secondary process to make it palatable for the general public.
- Covers
- Cherries in sulfur dioxide gas
- Cherries in brine for industrial processing
- Cherries in sulfur water
- Provisionally preserved cherries for glacé fruit production
- Also under 0812.10
- Oregon Fruit Products Brined Cherries
- Del Monte Provisionally Preserved Cherries
- Chukar Cherries (as a raw material supplier)
- G. C. Evans Provisionally Preserved Cherries
- F.lli De Cecco di Filippo Provisionally Preserved Cherries
Codes often confused with 0812.10
Common mistake. Preserved cherries are frequently confused with HS code 200860, which covers cherries prepared or preserved in a way that makes them ready for immediate consumption, such as those in syrup or alcohol. Another common error is using 080921 or 080929, which are reserved for fresh cherries. The distinction lies in whether the cherries are in a preservative solution that renders them inedible without further processing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081210 (the code used for preserved cherries), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081210 (the code used for preserved cherries) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% 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 081210, not only preserved cherries.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $57M 37% of world exports
- 2 Italy $18M 12% of world exports
- 3 Greece $17M 11% of world exports
World total: $152M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $20M 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $8.7M 11% of world imports
- 3 Bulgaria $8.3M 10% of world imports
World total: $79M 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 preserved cherries
Brazil classifies preserved cherries under NCM 0812.10.00: HS 0812.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about preserved cherries
What is the HS code for Preserved cherries?
The HS code for Preserved cherries is 081210 (Fruit, edible; cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption). The HS code for cherries that are provisionally preserved but unsuitable for immediate consumption is 081210.
How do I classify Preserved cherries for customs?
Preserved cherries is classified under HS code 081210 — Fruit, edible; cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS 0812 and HS 2008?
HS 0812 is for intermediate products used in industry that are not yet ready to eat, while HS 2008 is for finished fruit products that are ready for consumption.
Which countries are the top exporters of preserved cherries (HS 081210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081210 (the code used for preserved cherries) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($57M, 37% of world exports), Italy ($18M) and Greece ($17M). World exports came to about $152M, 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 preserved cherries (HS 081210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081210 (the code used for preserved cherries) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($20M, 25% of world imports), the United States ($8.7M) and Bulgaria ($8.3M). World imports came to about $79M, 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 Preserved cherries the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081210 for Preserved cherries 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 preserved cherries in Brazil?
In Brazil, preserved cherries (HS 081210) is classified under NCM 0812.10.00.