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Chapter 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts

HS Chapter 20 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts (HS Chapter 20). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇮🇳 India30.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand27.9%
🇿🇦 South Africa21.0%
🇨🇳 China20.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico20.0%
🇧🇷 Brazil14.0%
🇫🇷 France11.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom11.1%
🇩🇪 Germany11.1%
🇺🇸 United States6.7%
🇦🇺 Australia5.0%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 20. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
20011033.4%30.0%16.0%9.6%20.0%16.0%14.0%
20019033.4%30.0%10.0%14.0%20.0%10.0%14.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 20 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
200110Australia → ThailandTH-AU-TAFTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
200110China → ThailandASEAN-CN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
200110India → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
200110Philippines → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
200190Australia → ThailandTH-AU-TAFTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
200190China → ThailandASEAN-CN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
200190India → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
200190Philippines → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA30.7%0.0%Save 30.7%
200110UAE → IndiaIN-AE-CEPA30.0%0.0%Save 30.0%
200110Australia → IndiaIN-AU-ECTA30.0%0.0%Save 30.0%

VAT / GST on Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI0%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT9%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT0%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.