Customs tariff code 0814: Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 0814 covers Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions. The third-country duty rate is 1.6 %, plus import VAT.
0814 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 08. 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
- 0814
- Third-country duty
- 1.6 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 08EDIBLE FRUIT AND NUTS; PEEL OF CITRUS FRUIT OR MELONS
- 0814Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 1.6 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Russian Federation | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Belarus | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP - General arrangements | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
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
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die am meisten zu Ernährungszwecken verwendeten Schalen von Zitrusfrüchten sind Orangenschalen (auch von Bitterorangen), Zitronenschalen und Schalen der Zedratfrucht. Sie werden hauptsächlich zum Herstellen von Sukkade verwendet. Auch werden aus ihnen ätherische Öle gewonnen. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören gemahlene Fruchtschalen (Position 1106) und kandierte Fruchtschalen (Position 2006).
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
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 0814 cover?
Code 0814 covers Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0814?
The third-country duty rate for 0814 is 1.6 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 0814?
The first six digits form the HS code: 0814. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0814 have?
0814 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0814 sit in the tariff?
0814 sits in this hierarchy: 08 EDIBLE FRUIT AND NUTS; PEEL OF CITRUS FRUIT OR MELONS. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0814?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 0814. 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 0814 change?
0814 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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