U.S. imports of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts & Peel Preserved by Sugar (HS 200600) totaled $3.4M in September 2026, imported from 37 countries.
Importers of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts & Peel Preserved by Sugar paid $265K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 7.86% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts & Peel Preserved by Sugar imports of $3.4M in September 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.6M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataSugar-preserved botanicals — ranging from glacé cherries and candied ginger to crystallized citrus peel, pineapple, and mixed fruit-and-nut confections — are classified here and serve the baking, confectionery, and specialty food industries. Thailand is the leading US supplier, with Mexico and Italy also significant sources. The eight 10-digit lines under this heading separate the product by commodity type (cherries, ginger root, pineapples, citrus peel, mixed fruit/nuts, and other edible plant parts), so accurate ingredient identification is essential for correct line assignment. FDA regulates these as processed food products, and importers should ensure foreign manufacturers comply with applicable food facility registration requirements.
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227 import shipments a month
Heading 200600 applies specifically when sugar is the primary preservation medium — covering drained, glacé, or crystallized products. If the same fruit or peel is preserved in syrup but not to the point where sugar is the dominant preservative, it may instead fall under heading 2008 (other prepared or preserved fruit). The distinction turns on the sugar content and processing method, and misclassification between these headings is a common audit finding. Consult a licensed customs broker for products near the boundary.
Yes — ginger root preserved by sugar has a dedicated line (2006003000), separate from the general 'other edible plant parts' line (2006009000). Using the correct specific line matters because duty rates can differ between named-commodity lines and residual NESOI provisions, and CBP may challenge entries that use a catch-all line when a more specific provision exists.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2006
Subheading 200600 · $3.4M of $2.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006004000 | Pineapples, Preserved by Sugar | $736K | 4.76% | 100.00% | $35K |
| 2006003000 | Ginger Root, Preserved by Sugar | $731K | 9.95% | 100.00% | $73K |
| 2006007000 | Fruit and Nuts, NESOI, Preserved by Sugar | $588K | 3.41% | 22.29% | $20K |
| 2006009000 | Parts of Plants, Edible, Preserved by Sugar | $347K | 9.90% | 66.02% | $34K |
| 2006006000 | Citrus Fruit; Fruit Peel Inc Citrus, Pres by Sugar | $213K | 11.77% | 100.00% | $25K |
| 2006002000 | Cherries, Preserved by Sugar | $177K | 9.69% | 100.00% | $17K |
| 2006005000 | Mixtures of Fruit, Nuts & Plant Prts Pres by Sugar | $5K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2006005550 | Vgtbls/Fruit/Nuts/Fruit-Peel Etc, Prsrvd by Sugar | $688K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$3.4MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $30.1M of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts & Peel Preserved by Sugar.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Thailand and Mexico together supply 56% of it. India pays 18.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
20.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.86% of imports for consumption.