Heading 0809

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

8 declarable lines

Heading 0809 covers fresh stone fruit: apricots, cherries, peaches and nectarines, plums (including prune plums) and sloes. The heading is split first by fruit type, and within cherries, peaches and plums it is split further by variety (sour versus other cherries) or by the date the goods are entered. All lines here are for fresh fruit, not dried, frozen or provisionally preserved fruit.

Products in this heading

Fresh apricots
Fresh sour cherries (Prunus cerasus)
Fresh sweet cherries, such as Bing or Rainier
Fresh peaches
Fresh nectarines
Fresh plums
Fresh prune plums
Fresh sloes

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the fruit: apricot, cherry, peach or nectarine, plum or sloe. Each has its own subheading.
For cherries, decide whether the variety is sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) or another cherry.
For peaches and nectarines, note the entry date: June 1 to November 30 falls in one line, any other time in another.
For peaches and nectarines entered outside that period, separate peaches from nectarines.
For plums and sloes, note the entry date: January 1 to May 31 falls in one line, any other time in another.

Often confused with

Dried apricots
Dried fruit other than headings 0801 to 0806 is classified in 0813, not in the fresh fruit heading.
Heading 0813
Frozen cherries
Fruit frozen or cooked by boiling or steaming belongs to 0811.
Heading 0811
Cherries provisionally preserved in brine
Fruit preserved for transport but not fit for immediate eating goes to 0812.
Heading 0812
Fresh apples
Apples, pears and quinces form their own heading.
Heading 0808
Fresh table grapes
Grapes, fresh or dried, are classified in 0806.
Heading 0806

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for fresh apricots?

Fresh apricots are classified under 0809.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 0.2 cents/kg.

What is the duty on fresh plums entered in March?

Plums entered from January 1 to May 31 fall under 0809.40.20.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify fresh peaches arriving in July?

Peaches entered from June 1 to November 30 inclusive fall under 0809.30.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 0.2 cents/kg.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.