Fruit, edible; grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried

HS v2017 Code: 080540

About fruit, edible; grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried

HS code 080540 covers the import and export of fresh or dried grapefruit, including pomelos. Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that is widely consumed globally, both as a fresh fruit and in various processed food products. The grapefruit industry plays a significant role in the agricultural and food processing sectors, contributing to global trade and economic activity.

Production process

Grapefruit is primarily grown in subtropical and tropical regions, with major producers including the United States, China, Mexico, and Spain. The fruit is typically harvested by hand, with growers carefully selecting ripe grapefruit and ensuring minimal damage during the picking process. After harvesting, the fruit may undergo various post-harvest treatments, such as washing, waxing, and cooling, to extend its shelf life and prepare it for distribution and consumption.

Production inputs

The grapefruit industry requires several key inputs for production, including fertile agricultural land, suitable climatic conditions, water for irrigation, and labor for cultivation and harvesting. Growers may also utilize specialized machinery, such as tractors and harvesting equipment, as well as agro-chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides to optimize crop yields. Additionally, the industry relies on transportation infrastructure and logistics to facilitate the movement of grapefruit from farms to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080540 is fresh or dried grapefruit, which can be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in various food and beverage products. Grapefruit is a versatile fruit that can be used in juices, marmalades, salads, and other culinary applications. The industry's outputs may also be consumed by other HS codes, such as 200911 Fruit juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter and 200799 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut purée and fruit or nut pastes, obtained by cooking, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, which utilize grapefruit as a key ingredient.

Revisions to 080540

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 080540. The most recent 1 version of this code (080540) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 080540 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for fruit, edible; grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/08'>08: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0805'>0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080540'>080540: Fruit, edible; grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080510'>080510: Fruit, edible; oranges, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080521'>080521: Fruit, edible; mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080522'>080522: Fruit, edible; clementines, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080529'>080529: Fruit, edible; tangelos, wilkings and similar citrus hybrid, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080550'>080550: Fruit, edible; lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080590'>080590: Fruit, edible; citrus fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0805, fresh or dried</a>"]

    

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