Fruit, edible; prunes, dried

HS v2017 Code: 081320

About fruit, edible; prunes, dried

HS code 081320 covers the import and export of dried prunes, a popular fruit-based ingredient used in a variety of food products. Prunes are an important agricultural commodity, with global production and trade playing a significant role in the broader food and beverage industry. As a shelf-stable, nutrient-dense dried fruit, prunes are widely consumed and incorporated into many recipes and food formulations worldwide.

Production process

Prunes are produced by drying fresh plums, typically through a combination of natural and artificial methods. The plums are first harvested, then washed and pitted. They are then either sun-dried or dehydrated using controlled heat and air flow. The drying process removes the majority of the fruit's moisture content, resulting in the characteristic wrinkled, concentrated texture and flavor of prunes.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the prune production industry include fresh plums, which are the raw material. Specialized drying equipment, such as dehydrators and solar drying facilities, are also essential inputs. Additionally, labor, packaging materials, and transportation infrastructure are important resources required to bring dried prunes to market.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 081320 is dried prunes. These prunes are then consumed directly as a snack or ingredient, or further processed and incorporated into a wide range of food products, including baked goods, cereals, and condiments. Other HS codes that may consume prunes as an input include 190490 Cereals, prepared, 210690 Food preparations, n.e.c., and 190590 (Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares).

Revisions to 081320

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 081320. The most recent 1 version of this code (081320) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 081320 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for fruit, edible; prunes, 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/v2017/0813'>0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081320'>081320: Fruit, edible; prunes, dried</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081310'>081310: Fruit, edible; apricots, dried</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081330'>081330: Fruit, edible; apples, dried</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081340'>081340: Fruit, edible; fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, dried</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/081350'>081350: Nuts, edible; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of chapter 08</a>"]

    

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