Fruit, edible; grapefruit and pomelos, fresh or dried

HS v2022 Code: 080540

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

HS code 080540 covers the import and export of fresh or dried grapefruit and pomelos, which are highly valued citrus fruits with a distinctive tart and slightly bitter flavor. As a major component of the global fruit trade, this industry plays a significant role in the broader agricultural economy, providing nutritious produce to consumers worldwide and generating substantial economic activity through production, distribution, and retail sales.

Production process

Grapefruit and pomelos are typically grown in subtropical and tropical regions, with the fruits harvested by hand or mechanically. After harvesting, the fruits are sorted, graded, and prepared for distribution, which may involve washing, waxing, and packaging to protect the delicate skin and maintain freshness. For dried products, the fruits are often subjected to dehydration processes, such as air-drying or freeze-drying, to remove moisture and extend their shelf life.

Production inputs

The production of grapefruit and pomelos requires a range of inputs, including fertile agricultural land, suitable climatic conditions, and access to water for irrigation. Growers also rely on specialized farming equipment, such as tractors and harvesting machinery, as well as inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, and packaging materials. Additionally, the industry depends on a skilled workforce to manage the cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest processing of these citrus fruits.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 080540 are fresh and dried grapefruit and pomelos, which are consumed as healthy, nutritious snacks and ingredients in a variety of food products. These fruits may be further processed into juices, jams, and other value-added items, which fall under related 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.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 080540.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/08'>08: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0805'>0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080540'>080540: Fruit, edible; grapefruit and pomelos, fresh or dried</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080510'>080510: Fruit, edible; oranges, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080521'>080521: Fruit, edible; mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080522'>080522: Fruit, edible; clementines, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080529'>080529: Fruit, edible; tangelos, wilkings and similar citrus hybrid, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080550'>080550: Fruit, edible; lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080590'>080590: Fruit, edible; citrus fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0805, fresh or dried</a>"]

    

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