HTS Chapter 20 — Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts Tariff Rates (2026)

Covers canned, frozen, and otherwise prepared vegetables, fruits, and nuts including jams, juices, pickles, and fruit preserves.

Rate Overview

7.5%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 20

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
2005	Other prepared or preserved vegetables	11.2%	N/A	25%
2009	Fruit and vegetable juices	4.2 cents/liter	N/A	N/A
2008	Fruits, nuts, and other parts of plants, prepared or preserved	6%	N/A	25%

Common Products

Canned tomatoesFrozen french friesFruit jamsOrange juicePicklesRoasted peanutsDried fruitTomato pasteApple sauce

Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts fall under Chapter 20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, one of the higher-duty product categories. Covers canned, frozen, and otherwise prepared vegetables, fruits, and nuts including jams, juices, pickles, and fruit preserves. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 7.5%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Canned tomatoes, Frozen french fries, Fruit jams, Orange juice, Pickles, Roasted peanuts, Dried fruit, Tomato paste, Apple sauce. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 21, Chapter 22, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 20 (Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts)?

The average MFN duty rate for preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts is 7.5%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 20?

Chapter 20 covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, including Canned tomatoes, Frozen french fries, Fruit jams, Orange juice, Pickles. Related chapters include Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 21, Chapter 22.

Are preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.