Citrus fruit, fresh or dried
HS code 08059000 – Other
This classification covers fresh or dried citrus fruits that are not specifically listed under other subheadings within heading 0805, encompassing a variety of less common citrus types. Under Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule: a preferential (MFN) import duty of 40%, VAT of */5/8/10 and measured in “kg”.
What is HS code 08059000?
Under heading 0805, this 'Other' category includes all fresh or dried citrus fruits that are not oranges, mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), clementines, wilkings, similar citrus hybrids, grapefruits, pomelos, lemons, or limes. Examples of fruits typically classified here include kumquats, citrons, bergamots, and ugli fruit, provided they are presented in their fresh or dried state. These fruits are valued for their distinct flavors and culinary applications, fitting broadly within Chapter 08 for edible fruits and nuts.
For accurate classification in Vietnam, it is essential to correctly identify the specific botanical species of citrus fruit, especially for those not explicitly named in other subheadings. Importers should ensure that documentation, such as commercial invoices or phytosanitary certificates, clearly specifies the common and, if possible, botanical names of these 'other' citrus fruits. This helps differentiate them from more common varieties and prevents potential misclassification, ensuring compliance with import regulations based on the precise nature of the fruit.
Specialised management for code 08059000
This product is subject to a special management policy
Obligations from the lists that name this exact code: Plant quarantine.
In force
- Section 9, Appendix I 01/2024/TT-BNNPTNTLists code 08059000
Plant quarantine · Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Appendix I — medium risk 27/2026/TT-BNNMTListed at group level 0805
Declaration of conformity · Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
The appendix lists the whole 0805 group, not this code specifically — check the product description to see whether it is covered.
- Appendix 34/2025/TT-BCTListed at Chapter level 08
Only listed goods may be traded across the border · Ministry of Industry and Trade
The appendix lists all of Chapter 08 and prints the rule "every 8-digit code in this Chapter applies". Still read the appendix row: many chapter-level rows carry exclusions written into the description cell.
Checked against 50 lists reviewed on 2026-08-16 — other specialised management lists may exist that are not yet covered here.
What you have to do
Verbatim note from the 2026 tariff schedule
Hàng hóa được nhập khẩu dưới hình thức mua bán, trao đổi của cư dân biên giới (42/2019/TT-BCT & 34/2025/TT-BCT ); DM HH mua bán, trao đổi qua cửa khẩu phụ, lối mở biên giới của thương nhân (42/2019/TT-BCT, 33/2025/TT-BCT); Kiểm dịch thực vật (01/2024/TT-BNNPTNT M9); Dược liệu làm thuốc XK, NK (09/2024/TT-BYT-DM11)
Abbreviations: DM = list · HH = goods · XK = export · NK = import
Reference only — exact procedures vary by product; confirm with the managing authority or an Avenir specialist.
Basic duties for HS code 08059000
VAT: VAT depends on the case: unprocessed agricultural, livestock and aquatic products are not subject to VAT at the import stage; once processed, 8%/10%; 5% at the domestic trading stage. Contact Avenir for an assessment of the specific shipment.
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Special FTA preferential duties (2026)
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A 40% gap - illustrated on a 100,000 USD shipment, that is roughly 40,000 USD saved in import duty.
But only if the shipment has a valid C/O and meets the rules of origin (RVC/CTC, etc.). The wrong C/O form or an RVC shortfall → duty reassessment and penalties at a post-clearance audit.
* The amount is illustrative only, not a commitment. The % gap comes from Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule; the preference actually granted depends on each shipment’s rules of origin.
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Duty data is for reference and follows Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule in force. Please check the original Ministry of Finance texts or contact Avenir before relying on it.