Product classification
HS code for Tangerines: 0805.21
Fruit, edible, mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried.
Classification of tangerines under HS 0805.21
Tangerines are classified under HS code 080521. This code is part of Chapter 8, which encompasses edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. Specifically, heading 0805 covers citrus fruit, whether fresh or dried. Within this heading, the 20-series subheadings are dedicated to the mandarin group, which includes mandarins, tangerines, satsumas, clementines, and similar citrus hybrids. Subheading 080521 is the specific designation for tangerines. The classification is determined by the botanical characteristics of the fruit. Tangerines are a specific variety of the mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata), known for their deep orange color and easy-to-peel rinds. The code applies to the fruit in its natural state, whether it is intended for fresh consumption or for further processing into juice or preserves, as long as it has not been cooked or otherwise prepared.
- Covers
- Fresh tangerines
- Dried tangerines
- Satsumas (often grouped with tangerines)
- Mandarin oranges (tangerine variety)
- Whole tangerines with or without peel
- Also under 0805.21
- Wonderful Halos
- Cuties
- Sumo Citrus
- Ojai Pixie tangerines
Codes often confused with 0805.21
Common mistake. Tangerines are frequently misclassified under HS code 080510, which is reserved for oranges (Citrus sinensis). While they are both citrus, the HS distinguishes between the mandarin group and the orange group. Another common error is confusing tangerines with clementines, which are classified under HS code 080522. Clementines are a specific hybrid within the mandarin family and have their own distinct subheading in many national tariffs. Furthermore, if the tangerines are preserved in syrup or otherwise prepared, they must be moved to Chapter 20 (specifically 200830), as Chapter 8 only covers fresh or dried fruit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080521 (the code used for tangerines), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080521 (the code used for tangerines) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 11% 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 080521, not only tangerines.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $997M 21% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $892M 19% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $814M 17% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$570M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $465M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Iraq* ~$415M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.1B 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 tangerines
Brazil classifies tangerines under NCM 0805.21.00: HS 0805.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tangerines
What is the HS code for Tangerines?
The HS code for Tangerines is 080521 (Fruit, edible; mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried). The HS code for fresh or dried tangerines is 080521.
How do I classify Tangerines for customs?
Tangerines is classified under HS code 080521 — Fruit, edible; mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are tangerines and clementines under the same HS code?
While they are both in the mandarin family (080520), tangerines are specifically 080521 and clementines are 080522.
Which countries are the top exporters of tangerines (HS 080521)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080521 (the code used for tangerines) in UN Comtrade data were China ($997M, 21% of world exports), Türkiye ($892M) and South Africa ($814M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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 tangerines (HS 080521)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080521 (the code used for tangerines) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $570M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($465M) and Iraq (about $415M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 Tangerines the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080521 for Tangerines 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 tangerines in Brazil?
In Brazil, tangerines (HS 080521) is classified under NCM 0805.21.00.