Fruit, edible; lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried

HS v2022 Code: 080550

About fruit, edible; lemons (citrus limon, citrus limonum), limes (citrus aurantifolia, citrus latifolia), fresh or dried

HS code 080550 covers the import and export of fresh or dried lemons, limes, and other edible citrus fruits. This code is of significant importance in the global trade of agricultural commodities, as lemons and limes are widely consumed around the world for their culinary, medicinal, and industrial applications. The citrus fruit industry is a major contributor to the economies of many countries, particularly those with favorable climates for citrus cultivation.

Production process

Lemons and limes are typically grown on citrus trees, which are cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. The fruits are harvested by hand or mechanically, then sorted, graded, and packaged for distribution. Postharvest treatments, such as washing, waxing, and cold storage, may be used to extend the shelf life of the produce. Drying techniques, including air-drying and freeze-drying, are employed to produce dried citrus fruits.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 080550 (Fruit, edible; lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried) industry include citrus tree seedlings or saplings, fertilizers, pesticides, water for irrigation, and labor for cultivation, harvesting, and processing. Specialized equipment, such as harvesting machinery, sorting and grading systems, and drying or storage facilities, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 080550 (Fruit, edible; lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried) industry are fresh and dried lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits. These products are consumed directly as food, used in the production of juices, essential oils, and other citrus-based products, and may also serve as inputs for industries covered by codes such as 200911 (Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter), 330112 Essential oils; of citrus fruit, and 291544 Citric acid, among others.

Revisions to 080550

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 080550. The most recent 1 version of this code (080550) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 080550.

Family tree for fruit, edible; lemons (citrus limon, citrus limonum), limes (citrus aurantifolia, citrus latifolia), 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/v2022/080550'>080550: Fruit, edible; lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), 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/v2022/080540'>080540: Fruit, edible; grapefruit and pomelos, 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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