Chapter 08 covers edible fruits and nuts, peels of citrus fruits or melons, including fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved products. This chapter does not include oil seeds (Chapter 12), cereals (Chapter 10) or vegetables (Chapter 07). Avocados, as fresh fruit, fall within the scope of this chapter. Heading 0804 covers dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried, including fresh, dried or provisionally preserved. This heading is subdivided by specific fruit type, with fresh avocados classified under 0804.40. Code 080440 is a 6-digit HS code. The first 2 digits 08 represent Chapter 8 'Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons'. Digits 3-4, 04, represent heading 0804 'Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried'. Digits 5-6, 40, represent subheading 0804.40 'Avocados, fresh or dried', where 40 is the specific subheading number for avocados. On the basis of the 6 digits, countries may extend to 8-10 digits, e.g. China's 10-digit code is 0804400000. Fresh avocados are fresh fruit and are avocados (Avocado), so they are classified under 0804.40. They are not classified under 0803 (bananas), 0805 (citrus fruit) or 0810 (other fresh fruit), because those headings respectively cover different fruit types. Avocados are specifically named under heading 0804, so they are classified there in preference.
Chapter
Chapter 08 covers edible fruits and nuts, peels of citrus fruits or melons, including fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved products. This chapter does not include oil seeds (Chapter 12), cereals (Chapter 10) or vegetables (Chapter 07). Avocados, as fresh fruit, fall within the scope of this chapter.
Heading
Heading 0804 covers dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried, including fresh, dried or provisionally preserved. This heading is subdivided by specific fruit type, with fresh avocados classified under 0804.40.
Digit Breakdown
Code 080440 is a 6-digit HS code. The first 2 digits 08 represent Chapter 8 'Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons'. Digits 3-4, 04, represent heading 0804 'Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried'. Digits 5-6, 40, represent subheading 0804.40 'Avocados, fresh or dried', where 40 is the specific subheading number for avocados. On the basis of the 6 digits, countries may extend to 8-10 digits, e.g. China's 10-digit code is 0804400000.
Classification Basis
Fresh avocados are fresh fruit and are avocados (Avocado), so they are classified under 0804.40. They are not classified under 0803 (bananas), 0805 (citrus fruit) or 0810 (other fresh fruit), because those headings respectively cover different fruit types. Avocados are specifically named under heading 0804, so they are classified there in preference.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Fill in the Chinese and foreign commodity names, which should be consistent with the contract and invoice. Brand type: Fill in no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc., according to the actual marking. Variety: Fill in the specific variety, such as Hass, Bacon, Fuerte, etc., which affects price and classification. Fresh or dried: Clearly state the condition as fresh or dried. Fresh avocados are classified under 0804.40; dried avocados are also classified under the same subheading but must be indicated. Grade: Fill in the commodity grade, such as Grade 1, Grade 2 or industry standard grade. Packaging specifications: Fill in the number of pieces per box, net weight, etc., such as 10kg/box. Origin: Fill in the country or region of origin, which affects tariffs and trade agreements. Product name: Fresh avocados; Brand type: No brand; Variety: Hass; Fresh or dried: Fresh; Grade: Grade 1; Packaging specifications: 10kg/box; Origin: Mexico. Failing to indicate fresh or dried, leading to confusion with frozen avocados (0811). The variety is not filled in specifically, affecting customs valuation and classification. Incorrect country of origin, such as mistaking a transit country for the country of origin.
Product name
Fill in the Chinese and foreign commodity names, which should be consistent with the contract and invoice.
⚠️ Writing only 'avocado' without indicating fresh or dried, leading to classification disputes.
Brand type
Fill in no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc., according to the actual marking.
⚠️ Confusing brand with variety, such as mistakenly filling in 'Hass' as the brand.
Variety
Fill in the specific variety, such as Hass, Bacon, Fuerte, etc., which affects price and classification.
⚠️ Filling in 'avocado' generically without providing the specific variety.
Fresh or dried
Clearly state the condition as fresh or dried. Fresh avocados are classified under 0804.40; dried avocados are also classified under the same subheading but must be indicated.
⚠️ Failing to indicate the condition, leading to confusion with frozen avocados.
Grade
Fill in the commodity grade, such as Grade 1, Grade 2 or industry standard grade.
⚠️ Ignoring the grade, or confusing it with specifications.
Packaging specifications
Fill in the number of pieces per box, net weight, etc., such as 10kg/box.
⚠️ Writing only 'boxed' without providing the specific weight.
Origin
Fill in the country or region of origin, which affects tariffs and trade agreements.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in the exporting country instead of the country of origin.
Failing to indicate fresh or dried, leading to confusion with frozen avocados (0811).
The variety is not filled in specifically, affecting customs valuation and classification.
Incorrect country of origin, such as mistaking a transit country for the country of origin.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: Avocados are fresh fruit and belong to Chapter 08. Heading 0804 specifically names avocados, so they are classified under 0804.40. It is necessary to confirm that the goods are fresh or dried, not frozen or provisionally preserved. Frozen avocados are classified under 0811, and provisionally preserved avocados under 0812. 0811.90 Frozen avocados: Frozen avocados have undergone freezing treatment and are classified under 0811, while fresh avocados are classified under 0804.40. 0812.90 Provisionally preserved avocados: Provisionally preserved (e.g. preserved in sulphur dioxide gas) are classified under 0812, while fresh avocados are classified under 0804.40. 0803.90 Fresh bananas: Bananas are classified under 0803, avocados under 0804; the two are different fruits. 0810.90 Other fresh fruit: Avocados are already named under 0804 and are not classified under 0810 other fresh fruit. Confirm that the goods are fresh avocados, not frozen or dried. Check whether the variety is specific, such as Hass. Confirm the country of origin, which affects tariffs. Check whether the packaging specifications are complete. Confirm whether the brand type is accurate.
Basis
Classification basis: Avocados are fresh fruit and belong to Chapter 08. Heading 0804 specifically names avocados, so they are classified under 0804.40. It is necessary to confirm that the goods are fresh or dried, not frozen or provisionally preserved. Frozen avocados are classified under 0811, and provisionally preserved avocados under 0812.
Confused Codes：
0811.90 - Frozen avocados
Frozen avocados have undergone freezing treatment and are classified under 0811, while fresh avocados are classified under 0804.40.
0812.90 - Provisionally preserved avocados
Provisionally preserved (e.g. preserved in sulphur dioxide gas) are classified under 0812, while fresh avocados are classified under 0804.40.
0803.90 - Fresh bananas
Bananas are classified under 0803, avocados under 0804; the two are different fruits.
0810.90 - Other fresh fruit
Avocados are already named under 0804 and are not classified under 0810 other fresh fruit.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm that the goods are fresh avocados, not frozen or dried.
✓ Check whether the variety is specific, such as Hass.
✓ Confirm the country of origin, which affects tariffs.
✓ Check whether the packaging specifications are complete.
✓ Confirm whether the brand type is accurate.
❓ FAQ
What is the HS code for fresh avocados? The 6-digit HS code for fresh avocados is 080440, and China's 10-digit code is 0804400000. What is the difference between the HS codes for frozen avocados and fresh avocados? Fresh avocados are classified under 0804.40, and frozen avocados under 0811.90; the processing states are different. What are the declaration elements for avocados? They include product name, brand type, variety, fresh or dried, grade, packaging specifications, origin, etc. How can I check the tariff rate for fresh avocados? It can be checked through the website of the General Administration of Customs or the CCPIT. Tariff rates change, so the latest announcement shall prevail. Are avocados classified under 0804 or 0810? Avocados are specifically named under heading 0804, so they are classified under 0804 in preference, not under 0810 other fresh fruit. What are the regulatory conditions for fresh avocados? Importing fresh avocados requires animal and plant quarantine approval and must comply with the quarantine requirements of the exporting country and China. Does the variety of avocado affect the HS code? The variety does not affect the 6-digit HS code, but it may affect the 8-10 digit code and tariffs, and must be declared truthfully. How are provisionally preserved avocados classified? Provisionally preserved avocados are classified under 0812.90, not 0804.40.
Q: What is the HS code for fresh avocados?
A: The 6-digit HS code for fresh avocados is 080440, and China's 10-digit code is 0804400000.
Q: What is the difference between the HS codes for frozen avocados and fresh avocados?
A: Fresh avocados are classified under 0804.40, and frozen avocados under 0811.90; the processing states are different.
Q: What are the declaration elements for avocados?
A: They include product name, brand type, variety, fresh or dried, grade, packaging specifications, origin, etc.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for fresh avocados?
A: It can be checked through the website of the General Administration of Customs or the CCPIT. Tariff rates change, so the latest announcement shall prevail.
Q: Are avocados classified under 0804 or 0810?
A: Avocados are specifically named under heading 0804, so they are classified under 0804 in preference, not under 0810 other fresh fruit.
Q: What are the regulatory conditions for fresh avocados?
A: Importing fresh avocados requires animal and plant quarantine approval and must comply with the quarantine requirements of the exporting country and China.
Q: Does the variety of avocado affect the HS code?
A: The variety does not affect the 6-digit HS code, but it may affect the 8-10 digit code and tariffs, and must be declared truthfully.
Q: How are provisionally preserved avocados classified?
A: Provisionally preserved avocados are classified under 0812.90, not 0804.40.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.