Customs tariff code 08: EDIBLE FRUIT AND NUTS; PEEL OF CITRUS FRUIT OR MELONS
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 08 covers EDIBLE FRUIT AND NUTS; PEEL OF CITRUS FRUIT OR MELONS. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
08 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 08
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Russian Federation | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Belarus | 50 % | Additional duties |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Hierher gehören nicht ungenießbare Früchte und Nüsse (RV E0801000). 2. Gekühlte Früchte und Nüsse werden wie frische Früchte und Nüsse eingereiht (RV E0802000). 3. Getrocknete Früchte oder getrocknete Nüsse dieses Kapitels können teilweise rehydratisiert oder zu folgenden Zwecken behandelt sein: a) um sie zusätzlich zu konservieren oder zu stabilisieren (z. B. durch leichte Hitzebehandlung, Schwefelung, Zusatz von Sorbinsäure oder Kaliumsorbat) (RV E0803A00), b) um ihr Aussehen zu verbessern oder zu erhalten (z. B. durch Zusatz von pflanzlichem Öl oder geringen Mengen von Glucosesirup), vorausgesetzt, sie behalten den Charakter getrockneter Früchte oder getrockneter Nüsse (RV E0803B00). 4. …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von nicht mehr als 3 GHT zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0201000).
Subdivisions of this code
- 0801Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
- 0802Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
- 0803Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried
- 0804Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
- 0805Citrus fruit, fresh or dried
- 0806Grapes, fresh or dried
- 0807Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas), fresh
- 0808Apples, pears and quinces, fresh
- 0809Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh
- 0810Other fruit, fresh
- 0811Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
- 0812Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption
- 0813Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter
- 0814Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 08 cover?
Code 08 covers EDIBLE FRUIT AND NUTS; PEEL OF CITRUS FRUIT OR MELONS. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 08?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 08. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 08 have?
08 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 08?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 08. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 08 change?
08 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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