Heading 2008

Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included

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Heading 2008 covers fruit, nuts, and other edible plant parts that are prepared or preserved and not covered by another heading. It includes products with added sugar, sweetening matter, or spirit. The lines split first by product type, then by species, form, container size, and packing medium.

Products in this heading

Peanut butter
Canned pineapple
Candied orange peel
Canned pears
Maraschino cherries
Canned peaches
Fruit cocktail in airtight containers
Canned sweet ginger

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the main fruit, nut, or seed; heading 2008 has separate lines for peanuts, citrus, pears, apricots, cherries, peaches, strawberries, and other fruits.
For peanuts, decide whether the product is peanut butter or paste or other prepared peanuts, and check whether a quota note applies.
For citrus, decide whether the product is peel, pulp, or other citrus material.
For pears, peaches, and nectarines, check whether the container holds less than 1.4 kg.
For mixtures, check whether the product is in airtight containers, packed in liquid, and contains apricots, citrus fruits, peaches, or pears.

Often confused with

Jams, fruit jellies and marmalades
Cooked fruit preparations are classified in heading 2007, not heading 2008.
Heading 2007
Fruit juices
Juices are covered by heading 2009; heading 2008 covers solid prepared or preserved fruit and nuts.
Heading 2009
Fresh pineapples
Fresh fruit is in chapter 8; heading 2008 requires preparation or preservation.
Heading 0804
Tomato paste or canned tomatoes
Tomatoes prepared or preserved are classified in heading 2002.
Heading 2002
Cucumbers pickled by vinegar
Vinegar-preserved vegetables go to heading 2001.
Heading 2001

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for peanut butter?

Peanut butter and paste that is not described in the quota notes is classified in 2008.11.15.00; the general (MFN) rate is 131.8%.

What is the duty on canned peaches?

Canned peaches in containers holding less than 1.4 kg are classified in 2008.70.20.20; the general (MFN) rate is 17%. Other canned peaches are classified in 2008.70.20.40 at the same general (MFN) rate of 17%.

How do I classify fruit cocktail in airtight containers?

Fruit mixtures in airtight containers that do not contain apricots, citrus fruits, peaches or pears are classified in 2008.97.10.40; the general (MFN) rate is 5.6%. If peaches or pears are present and the mixture is packed in liquid in airtight containers, use 2008.97.90.35 with a general (MFN) rate of 14.9%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.