Chapter 08 covers edible fruits and nuts, peels of citrus fruits or melons. It includes fresh or dried fruits, nuts, and fruits provisionally preserved, etc. This chapter aims to distinguish edible plant fruits, excluding oil seeds (Chapter 12), roasted coffee (Chapter 09), or cocoa-containing foods (Chapter 18). Dried fruits are processed by dehydration, retaining the basic characteristics of the fruit but with moisture removed, facilitating storage and transportation. Heading 0813 covers dried fruits, but excludes specific dried fruits listed in preceding headings of Chapter 08. Specifically includes: dried apricots, dried plums, dried apples, dried peaches (including dried nectarines), dried pears, dried papayas, dried tamarinds, dried cashews, dried lychees, dried longans, dried persimmons, dried mangoes, dried mangosteens, etc. However, it excludes dried bananas (0803), dried dates (0804), dried figs (0804), dried pineapples (0804), dried avocados (0804), dried guavas (0804), dried mangoes (0804), etc., which are already classified under preceding headings. Code 081340 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 08 represent Chapter 08: Edible fruits and nuts; peels of citrus fruits or melons. Digits 3-4, 13, represent Heading 0813: Dried fruits, other than those of headings 0801 to 0806. Digits 5-6, 40, represent Subheading 081340: Other dried fruits, i.e., dried fruits not specified in 081310 to 081330. 081310 is dried apricots, 081320 is dried plums, 081330 is dried apples, and 081340 is other dried fruits, such as dried peaches, dried pears, dried lychees, dried longans, etc. This subheading is a residual subheading covering all dried fruits not otherwise specified. This product is dried other fruits, not belonging to the specifically named 081310 dried apricots, 081320 dried plums, 081330 dried apples, etc., nor to other headings of Chapter 08 (such as 0804 dried dates, dried figs, etc.), therefore classified under 081340. If fresh fruits, they would be classified under 0801-0810; if frozen fruits, under 0811; if provisionally preserved, under 0812.

Product Name: Fill in the specific fruit name, such as 'dried lychee', 'dried longan', 'dried peach', etc. Do not use general terms like 'dried fruit'. Method of Manufacture or Preservation: State the drying method, such as sun-dried, oven-dried, dehydrated, etc., and whether sugar or other substances have been added. State: Describe the fruit state, such as whole, sliced, pitted, with pit, powdered, etc. Whether Sugar or Other Sweetening Matter Added: If sugar or sweetening matter is added, it may affect classification and must be clearly declared. Packaging Specifications: Fill in retail packaging or bulk packaging, such as bagged, boxed, net weight per package, etc. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. GTIN: If there is a Global Trade Item Number, declare it; if none, fill in 'None'. Country of Origin: Fill in the country of origin of the fruit, affecting tariffs and trade policies. Product Name: Dried lychee; Method of Manufacture: Oven-dried, no sugar added; State: Pitted, whole; Packaging Specifications: 10kg/box; Brand: None; GTIN: None; Country of Origin: China. Mistakenly classifying dried lychee under 0804 (fresh or dried dates, figs, etc.), when it should actually be classified under 081340. Failing to declare whether sugar is added; if sugar is added, it may be classified under 2008 or 1704. Ignoring state description, as pitted vs. with pit may affect subheading determination.

The core basis for classification is the notes to Chapter 08 and subheading notes of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. Dried fruits must be processed by dehydration but retain the basic characteristics of the fruit. 081340 is a residual subheading applicable to dried fruits not specified in 081310 to 081330. Note that certain dried fruits are explicitly classified under other headings, such as dried bananas (0803), dried dates (0804), dried pineapples (0804), etc. If dried fruits undergo further processing (such as adding sugar, candying), they may be classified under Chapter 20. 081310 Dried apricots: Dried apricots have a specific listing and are classified under 081310; other dried fruits such as dried peaches, dried pears are classified under 081340. 081320 Dried plums: Dried plums (including dried prunes) are classified under 081320; whereas dried jujubes, dried lychees, etc. are classified under 081340. 081330 Dried apples: Dried apples are classified under 081330; other dried fruits such as dried mangoes (but dried mangoes are excluded if under 0804) need to be distinguished. 0804 Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried: This heading includes dried dates, dried figs, dried pineapples, dried avocados, dried guavas, dried mangoes, dried mangosteens, which are not classified under 081340. 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved: If dried fruits have added sugar, syrup or other sweetening matter, or have undergone further processing, they are classified under 2008 rather than 081340. Confirm whether the fruit has been dehydrated and no sugar or other sweetening matter has been added. Check whether it falls under the specific listings of 081310-081330; if so, it cannot be classified under 081340. Check whether it belongs to dried fruits already listed under headings such as 0804, such as dried mangoes, dried pineapples, etc. Confirm whether it has undergone further processing, such as candying, preserved with sugar, etc.; if so, classify under Chapter 20. Verify the packaging state, whether retail packaging, affecting the filling of declaration elements.

What HS code should dried lychee be classified under? Dried lychee should be classified under 081340, because dried lychee does not belong to 081310 dried apricots, 081320 dried plums, or 081330 dried apples, and is not listed under headings such as 0804, therefore classified under 081340. Should dried mango be classified under 081340 or 0804? Dried mango is classified under 0804, because 0804 explicitly includes dried mangoes. 081340 only applies to dried fruits not listed under headings such as 0804. If sugar is added to dried fruit, what code should it be classified under? If sugar or other sweetening matter is added to dried fruit, it may be classified under 2008 (fruit otherwise prepared or preserved), rather than 081340. The specific classification depends on the processing method and additives. How to distinguish dried fruit from candied fruit? Dried fruit is only processed by dehydration without added sugar; candied fruit is preserved with sugar or cooked in sugar, with sugar added, and is typically classified under 2006 or 2008. What are the declaration elements for 081340? Declaration elements include product name, method of manufacture or preservation, state, whether sugar is added, packaging specifications, brand, GTIN, country of origin, etc. The specific requirements are subject to customs regulations. How to check the tariff rate for dried fruits? Tariff rates depend on the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. You can consult the Chinese Customs Import and Export Tariff or obtain an advance ruling on classification. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker. What is the difference in HS codes between dried fruits and nuts? Dried fruits are classified under Chapter 08 (such as 0813), and nuts are generally classified under Chapter 08 (such as 0801, 0802), but some nuts such as coconuts, cashews are classified under 0801. The specific classification depends on the variety. If dried fruits are in mixed packaging, how should they be classified? Mixed dried fruits in retail packaging are generally classified according to the predominant component; if they cannot be distinguished, they may be classified under 081350 (mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter).