Chapter 08 covers edible fruits and nuts, including fresh, frozen, dried products, and temporarily preserved fruits. This chapter ranges from heading 0801 coconuts, Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, and other tropical nuts, to heading 0814 citrus fruit peel, with a total of 14 headings. The core characteristic is plant fruits for human consumption, whether or not shelled or peeled, but if deeply processed (such as made into jam or candied fruit), they are classified in Chapter 20. Goods in this chapter are important categories in international agricultural trade, and when classifying, it is necessary to strictly distinguish between fresh, dried, frozen, and other states. Heading 0804 covers fresh or dried dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens. Under this heading, it is subdivided by specific fruit types: 0804.10 for dates, 0804.20 for figs, 0804.30 for pineapples, 0804.40 for avocados, and 0804.50 for guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens. This heading only includes fresh or dried states, and does not include frozen (classified in 0811) or temporarily preserved (classified in 0812) fruits of the same kind. Code 080420 has 6 digits. The first 2 digits "08" represent Chapter 8: Edible fruits and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons. The 3rd-4th digits "04" represent heading 0804: Fresh or dried dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens. The 5th-6th digits "20" represent subheading 0804.20: Figs, fresh or dried. Therefore, 080420 specifically refers to fresh figs; if dried figs, they are also classified under this subheading, but note that fresh and dried must be clearly stated when declaring. This code is a 6-digit subheading in the HS system, and countries may further subdivide into 8-10 digits. Fresh figs are classified under 080420 because they belong to Chapter 08 edible fruits and meet the description of heading 0804 "fresh or dried figs". Among adjacent codes, 080410 is dates, 080430 is pineapples, 080440 is avocados, and 080450 is guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens, all distinguished by different varieties. Frozen figs should be classified under 0811.90, temporarily preserved figs under 0812.90, and dried figs remain under 080420 but the state must be declared.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, which should use standard Chinese or English, such as "鲜无花果" or "Fresh figs". State: Clearly declare as fresh, dried, frozen, or temporarily preserved; fresh products must indicate "fresh" or "Fresh". Grade: Declare the fruit grade according to commercial practice, such as extra class, first class, second class, or graded by size and color. Variety: Declare the specific variety of figs, such as Brunswick, Bojihong, Qingpi, etc., which helps customs valuation and classification. Origin: Declare the country or region of origin of the fruit, precise to state/province/production area, such as "Aydın Province, Turkey". Packaging Specification: Declare the packaging method and net weight per package, such as "10kg/carton, carton packaging" or "200g/box, plastic box packaging". Brand: Declare the brand of the goods (if any); if no brand, fill in "unbranded" or "NO BRAND". Quantity: Declare the transaction quantity and unit, usually kilograms, which must be consistent with the packaging specification. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Fresh figs State: Fresh Grade: First class Variety: Brunswick Origin: Aydın Province, Turkey Packaging Specification: 10kg/carton, carton packaging Brand: Unbranded Quantity: 1000 kilograms Unit Price: 2.5 USD/kg Total Price: 2500 USD HS Code: 0804200000 (China 10-digit code) Remarks: Fresh, not frozen, not temporarily preserved. Mistakenly declaring fresh figs as dried figs; although both belong to 080420, different states affect quarantine and tax rates. Ignoring variety and grade declaration, resulting in lack of basis for customs valuation and possible price questioning. Packaging specification does not indicate net weight, only writing "carton", causing incorrect quantity unit conversion.

Core basis for classification: 1) The goods must belong to Chapter 08 edible fruits; 2) Must be figs (Ficus carica); 3) State is fresh or dried; 4) Not subjected to freezing, temporary preservation, jam making, or other deep processing. Fresh figs, as they remain in their natural state, are classified under 080420. If frozen, classified under 0811.90; if temporarily preserved (such as with sulfur dioxide gas), classified under 0812.90; if dried, still under 080420 but must declare "dried". 081190 Frozen figs: Frozen figs have undergone freezing treatment and are classified under 0811.90; fresh figs remain fresh and are classified under 080420. The core difference is whether they have been frozen. 081290 Temporarily preserved figs: Temporarily preserved figs are preserved with sulfur dioxide gas, brine, etc., and are not suitable for direct consumption, classified under 0812.90; fresh figs are directly edible. 200799 Fig jam: Fig jam has undergone cooking, sugar addition, and other deep processing, classified under Chapter 20; fresh figs are unprocessed, classified under 080420. 080410 Fresh or dried dates: Dates and figs are different species; dates are classified under 080410; figs under 080420. The difference lies in different varieties. 080450 Fresh or dried guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens: These fruits are different varieties from figs and are classified under 080450; figs under 080420. Accurate species identification is required for classification. Confirm the goods are figs (Ficus carica), not other fruits. Confirm the state is fresh or dried, not frozen or temporarily preserved. Confirm no deep processing, such as making jam, candied fruit, canned goods, etc. Check whether declaration elements such as variety, grade, and origin are complete. Confirm packaging specifications and quantity units meet customs requirements.

Are the HS codes for fresh figs and dried figs the same? Yes, both fresh figs and dried figs are classified under 080420, because the text of heading 0804 is "fresh or dried figs". However, when declaring, the "State" element must clearly indicate "fresh" or "dried" so that customs can distinguish quarantine requirements and regulatory conditions. Which code should frozen figs be classified under? Frozen figs should be classified under 0811.90, because frozen fruits of Chapter 08 are classified under 0811, of which 0811.90 is other frozen fruits. Fresh figs are classified under 080420, and the two must not be confused. If dried figs are candied, are they still 080420? If dried figs have only been dried, they remain under 080420; but if they have undergone candying, candied fruit, or other deep processing, they should be classified under Chapter 20, such as 2007.99. When classifying, it is necessary to determine whether the processing has changed the basic characteristics of the fruit. How to inquire about the import tax rate for fresh figs? Tax rates may change. It is recommended to check the latest tax rates through the General Administration of Customs website, International Trade Single Window, or professional databases. Usually, you need to input HS code 080420 and the country of origin, and the system will display MFN rates, agreement rates, etc. Note that the China 10-digit code may be 0804200000. When declaring fresh figs, how precise does the origin element need to be? Origin should be declared to the country of origin, preferably precise to state/province/production area, such as "Aydın Province, Turkey". This helps customs conduct origin verification and risk management, especially for goods enjoying free trade agreement preferences. In the declaration elements for fresh figs, are variety and grade mandatory? Yes, variety and grade are important declaration elements that help customs valuation and classification. Varieties such as Brunswick, Bojihong, etc., and grades such as first class, second class. If not provided, it may cause delays or questioning during document review. For cross-border e-commerce retail imports of fresh figs, is the code also 080420? Yes, fresh figs imported through cross-border e-commerce retail are also classified under 080420, but attention must be paid to the cross-border e-commerce positive list and regulatory conditions. When declaring, order, payment, logistics documents, etc., must be provided, and the cross-border e-commerce comprehensive tax may apply. How does the packaging specification of fresh figs affect classification? Packaging specifications do not affect HS code classification, but they affect the filling of declaration elements and customs inspection. For example, retail packaging (such as 200g/box) and transport packaging (10kg/carton) must be clearly stated when declaring, so that customs can calculate quantity and value.