Product classification
HS code for Quinces: 0808.40
Fruit, edible, quinces, fresh.
Classification of quinces under HS 0808.40
Quinces are classified under HS code 0808.40 within the Harmonized System. This classification falls under Chapter 8, which encompasses edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0808 is specifically reserved for pome fruits, a category that includes apples, pears, and quinces. The classification is straightforward because the HS nomenclature groups these fruits together due to their similar botanical characteristics and commercial usage. To qualify for this code, the quinces must be fresh. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the fruit is intended for direct consumption, industrial processing into jams, or culinary use in cooking, provided it has not been cooked, frozen, or otherwise preserved at the time of import.
- Covers
- Fresh whole quinces
- Chilled quinces for preservation during transport
- Quinces packed in crates for retail sale
- Quinces intended for industrial pectin extraction
- Also under 0808.40
- Local farm-grown quinces
- specialty produce markets
- Turkish quinces
- artisanal quince products
Codes often confused with 0808.40
Common mistake. Quinces are often confused with other pome fruits in the same heading, such as apples (0808.10) or pears (0808.30). While they belong to the same group, they must be declared under their specific subheading. A more significant misclassification occurs when quinces are processed. For example, quince paste (membrillo) or quince jam is classified under heading 2007 as cooked fruit preparations. If the quinces are dried, they move to heading 0813. Furthermore, if the quinces are frozen, they are classified under heading 0811, which covers fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080840 (the code used for quinces), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080840 (the code used for quinces) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 14% 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 080840, not only quinces.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $15M 50% of world exports
- 2 Azerbaijan $4.2M 14% of world exports
- 3 Spain $3.0M 10% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$4.5M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $4.3M 13% of world imports
- 3 Romania $3.0M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $33M 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 quinces
Brazil classifies quinces under NCM 0808.40.00: HS 0808.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about quinces
What is the HS code for Quinces?
The HS code for Quinces is 080840 (Fruit, edible; quinces, fresh). The specific HS code for fresh quinces is 0808.40.
How do I classify Quinces for customs?
Quinces is classified under HS code 080840 — Fruit, edible; quinces, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are processed quince preserves classified here?
No, preserves, jams, and jellies made from quinces are classified under HS code 2007.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of quinces (HS 080840)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080840 (the code used for quinces) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($15M, 50% of world exports), Azerbaijan ($4.2M) and Spain ($3.0M). World exports came to about $29M, 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 quinces (HS 080840)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080840 (the code used for quinces) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $4.5M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($4.3M) and Romania ($3.0M). World imports came to about $33M, 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 Quinces the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080840 for Quinces 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 quinces in Brazil?
In Brazil, quinces (HS 080840) is classified under NCM 0808.40.00.