Pomegranate|HS Code

Pomegranate harmonized system code

Product Overview Pomegranates, classified under HS Code 0810, are a variety of fruit characterized by their round shape, tough leathery skin, and numerous seeds enclosed in juicy red arils. The product is generally harvested when its color matures to a deep, vibrant red, with a diameter typically ranging from 2.5 to 5 inches. This HS Code refers to fresh or dried fruits and nuts, with pomegranates falling under the subcategory of other fresh fruits. The pomegranates are sorted and graded according to size, weight, color, and the absence of physical defects or diseases, ensuring the highest quality for international trade. Commercial applications for pomegranates are abundant, ranging from their direct consumption in the food service and retail industries to processing for juice, oil, and extracts in the food and cosmetic industries. Pomegranates are renowned for their health benefits, including high antioxidant content, positioning them as a premium and highly sought-after product in the global market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The pomegranate is classified under the full 6-digit HS Code 0810.90, where '08' represents the Chapter for 'Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons', '10' refers to the Heading for 'Other fruit, fresh', and '90' signifies the Sub-heading for 'Other', indicating fruits not specified elsewhere. The rationale for this specific HS Code classification is defined by the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System Nomenclature, which categorizes goods for the purpose of customs tariff and statistical data. Pomegranates are typically packaged in corrugated fibreboard boxes, with common preservation methods including controlled atmosphere storage or modified atmosphere packaging to maintain freshness during transit. Shipping requirements often include maintaining temperatures between 5 to 10 degrees Celsius to prevent spoilage. The quality of pomegranates traded under this HS Code is expected to conform to the international quality standards set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, ensuring the product's safety and suitability for international trade.

Pomegranate 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.