HS Code 0809
Fresh Stone Fruits (Apricots, Cherries, Peaches)
HS code 0809 includes fresh stone fruits such as apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums, restricted to their fresh state only.
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HS Code 0809 — Fresh Stone Fruits (Apricots, Cherries, Peaches)
This code covers fresh stone fruits, which include apricots, cherries, peaches (and nectarines), plums, and sloes. These are seasonal fruits marketed for fresh consumption during summer months.
What's included
- Apricots
- Sweet and sour cherries
- Peaches and nectarines
- Plums and sloes
What's excluded
- Dried apricots → use
0813(Dried stone fruits are classified in heading 0813.)
Common examples
- Fresh Bing cherries
- Yellow flesh peaches
- Red plums in trays
- Spanish nectarines
Frequently asked questions
Are sour cherries for industrial use included?
Yes, as long as they are fresh and not frozen or preserved in brine.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 18%
- Documentation: Cherries to China/US often require cold-treatment data to prove eradication of fruit flies.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Chile, Spain, Turkey
- Top importers: China, Germany, Russia
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Key takeaway
Highly sensitive to transit time; cherries represent one of the highest-value airfreight commodities in perishables.
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