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Preferential rules of origin for 0805500000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
Production in which all the material of Chapter 8 used is wholly obtained.
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 8 used are wholly obtained, and the value of all the materials of Chapter 17 used does not exceed 30 per cent of the ex-works price of the product
EPA CARIFORUM
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons / or: Manufacture in which: – all the fruit and nuts used must be wholly obtained; – the value of any materials of Chapter 17 used does not exceed 30 % of the value of the ex-works price of the product
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons, with a content of materials of Chapter 17 not more than 20 % by weight / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 8 used are wholly obtained
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons / or: Manufacture in which: all the fruit and nuts used must be wholly obtained; the value of any materials of Chapter 17 used does not exceed 30 % of the value of the ex-works price of the product 1. For the products described in the table below, the following rules may also apply instead of the rules set out in Appendix 2. 2. A proof of origin issued or made out pursuant to this Appendix shall contain the following statement in English: ‘Derogation – Appendix 2A of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007 – Materials of HS heading No ... originating from ... used.’ These statements shall be contained in box 7 of movement certificates EUR.1 referred to in Article 17 of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007, or shall be added to the invoice declaration referred to in Articles 14 and 19 of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007. 3. The ACP States and the Member States shall take the measures necessary on their part to implement this Appendix.
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons: with a content of materials of Chapter 17 not more than 20 % by weight / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 8 used are wholly obtained
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
Production in which all the materials of Chapter 8 used are wholly obtained.
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons / or: Manufacture in which: all the fruit and nuts are wholly obtained, and the value of all the materials of Chapter 17 used does not exceed 30 % of the value of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 8 used must be wholly obtained, and the value of any materials of Chapter 17 used does not exceed 30 % of the value of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons / or: Manufacture in which: all the fruit and nuts used must be wholly obtained; the value of any materials of Chapter 17 used does not exceed 30 % of the value of the ex-works price of the product
EPA SADC · South Africa
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits or melons / or: Manufacture in which: all the fruit and nuts used must be wholly obtained; the value of any materials of Chapter 17 used does not exceed 30 % of the value of the ex–works price of the product
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 0805500000
0805 50 90 CN Explanatory Notes: Limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia )
This subheading covers all the varieties of the species Citrus aurantifolia and Citrus latifolia. Limes are small fruit, almost round or ovoid, with a thin, adhering green or greenish yellow skin. The juicy pulp is green and highly acid.
Notes to chapter 08
Notes 1. This chapter does not cover inedible nuts or fruits. 2. Chilled fruits and nuts are to be classified in the same headings as the corresponding fresh fruits and nuts. 3. Dried fruit or dried nuts of this chapter may be partially rehydrated, or treated for the following purposes: (a) for additional preservation or stabilisation (for example, by moderate heat treatment, sulphuring, the addition of sorbic acid or potassium sorbate), (b) to improve or maintain their appearance (for example, by the addition of vegetable oil or small quantities of glucose syrup), provided that they retain the character of dried fruit or dried nuts. 4. Heading 0812 applies to fruit and nuts which have been treated solely to ensure their provisional preservation during transport or storage prior to use (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), provided they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state. Additional notes 1. The content of various sugars expressed as sucrose (sugar content) of the products classified in this chapter corresponds to the figure indicated by a refractometer (used in accordance with the method prescribed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 974/2014 (89)) at a temperature of 20 °C and multiplied by the factor 0,95. 2. For the purposes of subheadings 0811 90 11, 0811 90 31 and 0811 90 85, ‘tropical fruit’ means guavas, mangoes, mangosteens, papaws (papayas), tamarinds, cashew apples, lychees, jackfruit, sapodilla plums, passion fruit, carambola and pitahaya. 3. For the purposes of subheadings 0811 90 11, 0811 90 31, 0811 90 85, 0812 90 70 and 0813 50 31, ‘tropical nuts’ means coconuts, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts, areca (or betel), cola and macadamia nuts.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
EU trade in 2025 for 080550
- Extra-EU imports
- €719.1M
- 596,771 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €195.6M
Top origin countries by import value
South Africa €302M
Brazil €137.5M
Argentina €99.7M
Türkiye €78.1M
Chile €28.8M
CN8 codes below this code: 2. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 080550
- 12%
- 6%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 % maybe 10 %
- Belgium 21 % maybe 6 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 % maybe 5 %
- Cyprus 19 % maybe 5 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 % maybe 13.5 %
- France 20 % maybe 5.5 %
- Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
- Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 % maybe 4 %
- Latvia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 % maybe 3 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 % maybe 9 %
- Poland 23 % maybe 5 %
- Portugal 23 % maybe 6 %
- Romania 21 % maybe 11 %
- Slovakia 23 % maybe 19 %
- Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
- Spain 21 %
- Sweden 25 % maybe 6 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 080550 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 0805500000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)" is 0805500000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 08 was selected for edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 05 refers to Citrus fruit, fresh or dried.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 50 refers to Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia).
HS Code tree structure
0800000000 80
Chapter EDIBLE FRUIT AND NUTS; PEEL OF CITRUS FRUIT OR MELONS
0805000000 80
Citrus fruit, fresh or dried
0805100000 80
- Oranges
0805102200 10
- - Sweet oranges, fresh
0805102200 80
- - - Navel oranges
0805102210 80
- - - - Of high quality
0805102290 80
- - - - Other
0805102400 80
- - - White oranges
0805102410 80
- - - - Of high quality
0805102490 80
- - - - Other
0805102800 80
- - - Other
0805102810 80
- - - - Of high quality
0805102890 80
- - - - Other
0805108000 80
- - Other
0805108010 80
- - - Fresh
0805108090 80
- - - Other
0805210000 10
- Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids
0805210000 80
- - Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas)
0805211000 80
- - - Satsumas
0805211010 80
- - - - Fresh
0805211090 80
- - - - Other
0805219000 80
- - - Other
0805219011 10
- - - - Mandarins
0805219011 80
- - - - - Fresh
0805219019 80
- - - - - Other
0805219091 10
- - - - Tangerines
0805219091 80
- - - - - Fresh
0805219099 80
- - - - - Other
0805220000 80
- - Clementines
0805220011 10
- - - Monreales
0805220011 80
- - - - Fresh
0805220019 80
- - - - Other
0805220020 10
- - - Other
0805220020 80
- - - - Fresh
0805220090 80
- - - - Other
0805290000 80
- - Other
0805290011 10
- - - Wilkings
0805290011 80
- - - - Fresh
0805290019 80
- - - - Other
0805290021 10
- - - Citrus hybrids known as minneolas
0805290021 80
- - - - Fresh
0805290029 80
- - - - Other
0805290091 10
- - - Other
0805290091 80
- - - - Fresh
0805290099 80
- - - - Other
0805400000 80
- Grapefruit and pomelos
0805400011 10
- - Grapefruit, fresh
0805400011 80
- - - White
0805400019 80
- - - Pink
0805400031 10
- - Fresh pomelos
0805400031 80
- - - White
0805400039 80
- - - Pink
0805400090 80
- - Other
0805500000 80
- Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)
0805501000 80
- - Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum)
0805501010 80
- - - Fresh
0805501090 80
- - - Other
0805509000 80
- - Limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia)
0805509010 80
- - - Fresh
0805509090 80
- - - Other
0805900000 80
- Other
0805900020 80
- - Zara lemons (Citrus medica)
0805900090 80
- - Other