HS Code 0804

Dates, Figs, Pineapples, Mangoes and Avocados

HS code 0804 covers several major tropical fruits including dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, and mangoes, in either fresh or dried formats.

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HS Code 0804 — Dates, Figs, Pineapples, Mangoes and Avocados

This code encompasses a group of popular tropical and subtropical fruits, fresh or dried. It specifically includes dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, and mangoes, widely traded for fresh consumption.

What's included

  • Fresh Hass avocados
  • Dried Medjool dates
  • Fresh MD2 pineapples
  • Dried figs
  • Fresh Kent mangoes

What's excluded

  • Canned pineapples in syrup → use 2008 (Preserved in syrup moves the classification to prepared fruits.)

Common examples

  • Fresh Mexican avocados
  • Dried Turkish figs
  • Fresh Brazilian mangoes
  • Dried Israeli dates

Frequently asked questions

Are frozen mangoes included here?

No, frozen fruits are classified under HS code 0811.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
  • Documentation: Avocados often face strict sanitary inspection for pests like fruit flies.
  • Typical shipping mode: Reefer
  • Top exporters: Mexico, Peru, Thailand
  • Top importers: United States, Netherlands, China

Key takeaway

Covers high-value tropical fruits; logistics requires cold chain management for fresh variants.

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