HS Code for Sweetened peanuts

Sweetened peanuts are classified under HS code 2008.11. This classification falls under Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2008 is designed for fruit, nuts, and other edible parts of plants that have been prepared or preserved in ways not specified in other chapters, such as by roasting, salting, or adding sugar. Subheading 2008.11 is specifically dedicated to ground-nuts (peanuts). When peanuts are coated in sugar, honey, or other sweetening agents, they are considered 'prepared' and thus excluded from Chapter 12 (which covers raw or simply roasted oil seeds). The addition of sweetening matter is a defining characteristic that places the product firmly within the scope of 2008.11, provided the peanuts remain the primary component of the product.

Products Included

• Honey roasted peanuts
• Sugar-coated peanuts
• Candied ground-nuts
• Toffee-coated peanuts
• Sweetened peanut clusters (without chocolate)

Common Misclassification

Sweetened peanuts are often misclassified under 1202.42, which is for shelled peanuts that are raw or only lightly processed. They are also frequently confused with 1704.90 (sugar confectionery). If the product is primarily sugar with only a few peanuts (like peanut brittle), it belongs in 1704. However, if it is a peanut coated in sugar, 2008.11 is correct. If coated in chocolate, it must be classified under 1806.90.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Sweetened peanuts?

The HS code for sweetened or prepared peanuts is 2008.11.

Are honey roasted peanuts classified differently than sugar-coated ones?

No, both honey roasted and sugar-coated peanuts fall under the same HS code 2008.11 as they are both prepared ground-nuts.