Product classification
HS code for Sweetened seeds: 2008.19
Nuts and other seeds, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures).
Classification of sweetened seeds under HS 2008.19
Sweetened seeds are classified under HS code 2008.19. This classification is part of Chapter 20, which deals with preparations of vegetables, fruit, and nuts. Heading 2008 covers plant parts that are prepared or preserved in ways not elsewhere specified. While 2008.11 is reserved for peanuts, 2008.19 serves as the category for 'other' nuts and seeds, including mixtures. When seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin, or melon seeds are roasted and then coated with sugar, honey, or other sweeteners, they undergo a preparation process that moves them out of Chapter 12 (oil seeds) and into Chapter 20. The classification is based on the fact that the seeds have been altered for direct consumption as a snack through the addition of sweetening matter, which is a form of preservation and preparation under the General Rules of Interpretation.
- Covers
- Honey roasted sunflower seeds
- Sugar-coated pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- Candied melon seeds
- Sweetened sesame seed clusters
- Glazed sunflower kernels
- Also under 2008.19
- Blue Diamond Almonds
- Wonderful Pistachios
- Emerald Nuts
- Sahale Snacks
- Kirkland Signature Mixed Nuts
Codes often confused with 2008.19
Common mistake. Sweetened seeds are commonly misclassified under 1206.00 (sunflower seeds, whether or not broken) or 1207.40 (sesame seeds). These Chapter 12 codes are only for seeds in their natural state or roasted without additives. Another common error is 1704.90, which is for sugar confectionery; this only applies if the sugar content is so high that the product is essentially a candy containing seeds rather than prepared seeds.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200819 (the code used for sweetened seeds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200819 (the code used for sweetened seeds) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 200819, not only sweetened seeds.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$1.2B 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Türkiye $1.1B 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $767M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $8.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $945M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $758M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $755M 10% of world imports
World total: $7.5B 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 sweetened seeds
Brazil classifies sweetened seeds under NCM 2008.19.00: HS 2008.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sweetened seeds
What is the HS code for Sweetened seeds?
The HS code for Sweetened seeds is 200819 (Nuts and other seeds; whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)). The HS code for sweetened or prepared seeds (other than peanuts) is 2008.19.
How do I classify Sweetened seeds for customs?
Sweetened seeds is classified under HS code 200819 — Nuts and other seeds; whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do salted and sweetened seeds use the same code?
Yes, both salted and sweetened prepared seeds fall under 2008.19, as both treatments are considered 'preparations' under heading 2008.
Which countries are the top exporters of sweetened seeds (HS 200819)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200819 (the code used for sweetened seeds) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $1.2B, 15% of world exports), Türkiye ($1.1B) and the United States ($767M). World exports came to about $8.0B, 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 seeds (HS 200819)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200819 (the code used for sweetened seeds) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($945M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($758M) and China ($755M). World imports came to about $7.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Sweetened seeds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200819 for Sweetened seeds 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 seeds in Brazil?
In Brazil, sweetened seeds (HS 200819) is classified under NCM 2008.19.00.