Pineapple Hs Code

Pineapple harmonized system code

Product Overview Pineapple, classified under HS Code 080430, refers to the fresh or dried fruit of the Ananas comosus plant, widely cultivated for both direct consumption and industrial processing. This product category encompasses whole or cut pineapples exhibiting typical physical characteristics such as a cylindrical shape averaging 12-20 cm in length, a tough, spiny rind, and juicy, fibrous flesh ranging in color from pale yellow to deep orange. Quality attributes include firmness, sweetness levels (usually measured by soluble solids content, 12-16 °Brix), acidity, and absence of defects or microbial contamination. The classification under HS 080430 primarily covers fresh pineapples, with subcategories distinguishing between whole pineapples, pineapple slices, and other prepared forms that are not further processed into preserved or canned products. Commercially, pineapples serve a critical role in food service sectors, retail fresh produce markets, and as raw materials for the beverage and canned fruit processing industries. Their value proposition lies in consistent quality, year-round availability from multiple exporting countries, and versatility across culinary and industrial applications, facilitating broad international trade. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 080430 is a six-digit tariff classification under Chapter 08 (Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons), Heading 0804 (Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried), and specifically Subheading 080430 (Pineapples, fresh or dried). This classification is assigned based on the botanical origin, state (fresh or dried), and preparation level of the fruit, aligning with WTO Harmonized System standards to ensure uniform customs treatment globally. Trade professionals typically handle pineapples packaged in ventilated wooden crates, fiberboard boxes, or plastic containers designed to maintain optimal humidity (85-90%) and temperature (7-13°C) during transit to preserve freshness and minimize post-harvest losses. Quality standards adhere to Codex Alimentarius guidelines and importing country phytosanitary regulations, assessing parameters such as brix-acid ratio, absence of pests, and compliance with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for agrochemicals. Efficient logistics and documentation under this HS code facilitate smooth customs clearance, tariff application, and accurate import/export reporting, crucial for maintaining supply chain integrity in international fruit trade.

Pineapple Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover inedible nuts or fruits. 2.- Chilled fruits and nuts are to be classified in the same headings as the corresponding fresh fruits and nuts. 3.- Dried fruit or dried nuts of this Chapter may be partially rehydrated, or treated for the following purposes : (a) For additional preservation or stabilisation (for example, by moderate heat treatment, sulphuring, the addition of sorbic acid or potassium sorbate), (b) To improve or maintain their appearance (for example, by the addition of vegetable oil or small quantities of glucose syrup), provided that they retain the character of dried fruit or dried nuts. 4.- Heading 08.12 applies to fruit and nuts which have been treated solely to ensure their provisional preservation during transport or storage prior to use (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), provided they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state.