HTS US: 2006.00.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses vegetables, fruits, nuts, fruit peels, and other parts of plants that have been preserved by sugar. The products under this classification may be drained, glacé (candied), or crystallized, reflecting different methods of preservation involving sugar to enhance shelf life and flavor.
Preserving by sugar typically involves either soaking the produce in sugar syrup or coating it with sugar crystals, maintaining the natural characteristics of the item while preventing spoilage. The category includes a variety of fruits and nuts, as well as citrus and other fruit peels.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 07-14)
- Chapter 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants
- Heading 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized)
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2006.00.XX.XX– The last digits specify the exact type of preserved product.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 2006 is further divided into 8-digit and 10-digit subheadings that define specific preserved products:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006.00.20.00 | Cherries preserved by sugar | Includes cherries that are drained, glacé, or crystallized, commonly used in baking or confectionery. |
| 2006.00.30.00 | Ginger root preserved by sugar | Candied or crystallized ginger root, often used as a sweet snack or flavoring ingredient. |
| 2006.00.40.00 | Pineapples preserved by sugar | Sugar-preserved pineapple pieces or slices, typically drained or glazed. |
| 2006.00.50.00 | Mixtures preserved by sugar | Combinations of different preserved fruits or nuts preserved together by sugar. |
| 2006.00.60.00 | Citrus fruit; peel of citrus or other fruit preserved by sugar | Includes candied citrus peels such as orange, lemon, and grapefruit peel, as well as other fruit peels preserved with sugar. |
| 2006.00.70.00 | Other fruit and nuts preserved by sugar | Various other fruits and nuts preserved by sugar not classified elsewhere in this heading. |
| 2006.00.90.00 | Other preserved products by sugar | Residual category for other parts of plants preserved by sugar that do not fall into the specific subheadings above. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure proper classification, note the following exclusions:
- Fresh, dried, or frozen fruits and vegetables not preserved by sugar are classified under different headings in Chapter 07 or 08.
- Prepared or preserved fruits and vegetables using methods other than sugar preservation (e.g., pickled or in vinegar) fall under other headings in Chapter 20.
- Jams, jellies, and marmalades are classified under Heading 2007.
- Confectionery products containing fruit preserved by sugar combined with other ingredients are classified under Chapter 17.
Notes
- Customs Duty: Duty rates for sugar-preserved fruits and vegetables vary depending on the specific subheading and country of origin.
- Food Safety Regulations: Importation of these products may require compliance with FDA regulations and other U.S. food safety standards.
- Labeling Requirements: Proper declaration of the preserved state and exact product type is essential to avoid customs delays.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of crystallized ginger root from Thailand.US HTS Code:
2006.00.30.00(Ginger root preserved by sugar)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS rates (subject to variation)
Additional Requirements: FDA import clearance and possible inspection.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2007: Jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit sauces, and fruit pastes.
- HTS 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens, fresh or dried.
- HTS 2008: Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices.
- HTS 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included (e.g., fruit preparations with additional ingredients).
