Product classification
HS code for Preserved fruit: 0812.90
Fruit, edible, fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.
Classification of preserved fruit under HS 0812.90
HS code 081290 serves as the residual category for fruit and nuts that have been provisionally preserved but are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 0812, such as cherries or strawberries. This classification is part of Chapter 8, which deals with edible fruit. The products under this code are treated with preservative solutions like sulfur dioxide gas, brine, or sulfur water to maintain their structural integrity and prevent microbial growth during transit. However, the essential criterion for 081290 is that the fruit is unsuitable for immediate consumption in its current state. This category is vital for the global supply chain of fruit ingredients, allowing processors to import bulk quantities of fruit for later use in jams, jellies, or baked goods. The classification excludes fruit that has been frozen (0811) or fruit that has been fully prepared or preserved in sugar or vinegar (Chapter 20). The distinction is based on the temporary nature of the preservation and the requirement for further industrial processing.
- Covers
- Apricots provisionally preserved in brine
- Citrus peel in sulfur water
- Tropical fruits in preservative solutions for industrial use
- Nuts provisionally preserved in brine
- Also under 0812.90
- Oregon Fruit Products Brined Peaches
- Del Monte Provisionally Preserved Apricots
- G. C. Evans Provisionally Preserved Pears
- F.lli De Cecco di Filippo Provisionally Preserved Citrus Peel
- Sunsweet (as a raw material supplier for provisionally preserved plums)
Codes often confused with 0812.90
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 0811, which covers frozen fruit, or HS code 2008, which covers fruit prepared or preserved for direct consumption. The primary difference is that 081290 products are not ready to eat and are not frozen, but rather held in a chemical preservative solution.
Top exporters and importers of HS 081290 (the code used for preserved fruit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 081290 (the code used for preserved fruit) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 28% 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 081290, not only preserved fruit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $41M 25% of world exports
- 2 Spain $33M 20% of world exports
- 3 Dominican Republic $31M 19% of world exports
World total: $165M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $31M 28% of world imports
- 2 Austria $18M 16% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $15M 14% of world imports
World total: $112M 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 fruit
Brazil classifies preserved fruit under NCM 0812.90.00: HS 0812.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about preserved fruit
What is the HS code for Preserved fruit?
The HS code for Preserved fruit is 081290 (Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption). The HS code for other fruit and nuts provisionally preserved but unsuitable for immediate consumption is 081290.
How do I classify Preserved fruit for customs?
Preserved fruit is classified under HS code 081290 — Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does "provisionally preserved" mean?
It refers to fruit kept in a medium like brine or sulfur water to prevent decay during transport, which must be removed or processed before the fruit can be eaten.
Which countries are the top exporters of preserved fruit (HS 081290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 081290 (the code used for preserved fruit) in UN Comtrade data were China ($41M, 25% of world exports), Spain ($33M) and the Dominican Republic ($31M). World exports came to about $165M, 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 fruit (HS 081290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 081290 (the code used for preserved fruit) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($31M, 28% of world imports), Austria ($18M) and the United Kingdom ($15M). World imports came to about $112M, 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 fruit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 081290 for Preserved fruit 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 fruit in Brazil?
In Brazil, preserved fruit (HS 081290) is classified under NCM 0812.90.00.