Product classification
HS code for Sweetened peanuts: 2008.11
Nuts, ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Classification of sweetened peanuts under HS 2008.11
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.
- Covers
- Honey roasted peanuts
- Sugar-coated peanuts
- Candied ground-nuts
- Toffee-coated peanuts
- Sweetened peanut clusters (without chocolate)
- Also under 2008.11
Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts, Skippy Peanut Butter, Jif Peanut Butter, Mr. Peanut, Fisher Roasted Peanuts
Codes often confused with 2008.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200811 (the code used for sweetened peanuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200811 (the code used for sweetened peanuts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 8.6% 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 200811, not only sweetened peanuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $638M 26% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $391M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $233M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $189M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 United States $185M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $158M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 sweetened peanuts
Brazil classifies sweetened peanuts under NCM 2008.11.00: HS 2008.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sweetened peanuts
What is the HS code for Sweetened peanuts?
The HS code for Sweetened peanuts is 200811 (Nuts; ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit). The HS code for sweetened or prepared peanuts is 2008.11.
How do I classify Sweetened peanuts for customs?
Sweetened peanuts is classified under HS code 200811 — Nuts; ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of sweetened peanuts (HS 200811)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200811 (the code used for sweetened peanuts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($638M, 26% of world exports), the Netherlands ($391M) and the United States ($233M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 sweetened peanuts (HS 200811)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200811 (the code used for sweetened peanuts) in UN Comtrade data were France ($189M, 8.6% of world imports), the United States ($185M) and Germany ($158M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 Sweetened peanuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200811 for Sweetened peanuts 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 sweetened peanuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, sweetened peanuts (HS 200811) is classified under NCM 2008.11.00.