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HS HEADING 0809

Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh

In plain English

This section covers fresh edible fruits, specifically apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, and sloes. The categories distinguish between different types of these fruits, separating apricots from other varieties. Cherries are further divided into sour cherries and all other types of cherries. The remaining categories cover fresh peaches (including nectarines) as well as fresh plums and sloes.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

0809.10

Fruit, edible; apricots, fresh

0809.21

Fruit, edible; sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh

0809.29

Fruit, edible; cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh

0809.30

Fruit, edible; peaches, including nectarines, fresh

0809.40

Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh

Chapter 08 classification notes

Phytosanitary certificates required in most jurisdictions. Shelf-life and fumigation requirements apply to some species (e.g., methyl bromide fumigation for some US stone-fruit imports).

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Sugared / crystallised fruit belongs in Chapter 20 (2006). Frozen fruit with added sugar also moves to 20. Nut butters / pastes: Chapter 20 (peanut butter 2008.11) rather than 0802.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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