Peel; of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water and other preservative solutions

HS v2022 Code: 081400

About peel; of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water and other preservative solutions

HS code 081400 covers the trade of peels from citrus fruits and melons, including watermelons. This industry plays a vital role in the global food and beverage supply chain, as these peels are used in a wide range of products, from food flavorings to cosmetics. The demand for these peels is driven by their versatility and the growing popularity of natural and organic ingredients in consumer goods.

Production process

The production of peels covered under HS code 081400 typically involves the mechanical or manual separation of the peel from the fruit or melon. The peels may then be processed further, such as by drying, freezing, or preserving in brine or other solutions, to extend their shelf life and facilitate transportation and storage.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include the raw citrus fruits and melons, as well as any necessary processing equipment, such as peeling machines, drying units, and packaging materials. The availability and quality of the raw materials are crucial, as they directly impact the final product's characteristics and marketability.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the peels themselves, which can be used in a variety of applications. These peels may be consumed by 200830 Citrus fruit, preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or 200899 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included industries, as well as the 330129 (Essential oils (other than those of citrus fruit), including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained by enfleurage or maceration; terpenic by-products of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils) industry for their aromatic properties.

Revisions to 081400

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 081400. The most recent 1 version of this code (081400) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 081400.

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