Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved; e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

HS v2017 Code: 0812

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
08	12	n/a

Code	0812
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	08

Ancestor Codes: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons

This Code: Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved; e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

Child Codes: Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption; Fruit, edible; cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh; Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08; Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter; Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions

About fruit and nuts provisionally preserved; e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

HS code 0812 covers a range of fruit and nut products that are provisionally preserved, typically through the use of preservative solutions or gases. These products are not suitable for immediate consumption but are an important intermediate step in the broader food supply chain. The preservation techniques employed under this code help extend the shelf life of perishable produce, enabling their transportation and storage prior to further processing or distribution.

Production process

The main production techniques used for items under HS code 0812 involve the application of various preservative solutions or gases. This can include immersion in brine, sulphur water, or other chemical solutions, as well as exposure to sulphur dioxide gas. These methods help inhibit microbial growth and enzymatic activity, slowing the natural deterioration of the fruit or nuts. The specific techniques used may vary depending on the type of produce and the desired level of preservation.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of provisionally preserved fruit and nuts under HS code 0812 include the raw agricultural commodities themselves, such as 0801 Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, 0802 Other nuts, and various types of 0808 Apples, pears and quinces. Additionally, the preservative solutions or gases, such as sulphur dioxide, brine, and sulphur water, are essential inputs. Specialized equipment for the application of these preservative methods is also a necessary component of the production process.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0812 are provisionally preserved fruit and nut products that are ready for further processing or distribution. These items may be consumed directly, used as ingredients in other food products, or undergo additional processing to become shelf-stable. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by manufacturers under 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, 2009 (Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter), and 2103 Sauces and preparations; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.

Family tree for fruit and nuts provisionally preserved; e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

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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/v2017/0812'>0812: Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved; e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0801'>0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0803'>0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0804'>0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0805'>0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0806'>0806: Grapes; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0807'>0807: Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0808'>0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0809'>0809: Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0810'>0810: Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0811'>0811: Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0813'>0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0814'>0814: Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions</a>"]

    B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081210'>081210: Fruit, edible; cherries, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081290'>081290: Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]


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