Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved — HTS 0812
Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption
Chapter 08 › Heading 0812
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0812 covers fruit and nuts that have been provisionally preserved so they remain stable for handling or storage, but are not suitable for eating as-is. The preservation may involve methods such as a temporary brine, sulfur treatment, or another preservative process. The key distinction is that the product is intended for further processing or preparation rather than immediate consumption.
This is a 4-digit heading, so it is a broad product category—not the final tariff classification. To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the product’s material or type, such as the particular fruit or nut, and then review the more detailed subheadings and statistical suffixes. Confirm that the product’s condition and preservation method fit heading 0812 rather than a heading for fresh, dried, prepared, or preserved foods that are ready to eat.
What to check
- Check the product’s exact fruit or nut and match it to the applicable subheading; do not rely only on a marketing name.
- Verify the preservation method, ingredients, and packaging from the formulation and production records.
- Confirm that the goods are unsuitable for immediate consumption in their imported condition and are intended for further processing.
- Distinguish provisional preservation from drying, cooking, canning, pickling, or other preparation that may place the goods in a different HTS heading.
- Review the current HTSUS text, legal notes, and relevant Customs rulings, and ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the facts are unclear.
HTS heading 0812 summary
Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0812.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0812.10.00.00 👉 | Cherries | 13.4¢/kg | Free | 20.9¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0812?
Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.