Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. This chapter includes fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved fruit and nuts, but excludes oil seeds (Chapter 12), coffee, tea, spices (Chapter 09), and food preparations containing cocoa (Chapter 18). Fresh apricots, as fresh fruit, fall within the scope of this chapter. Heading 0809 covers fresh or dried apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes. Specifically includes: apricots (0809.10), cherries (0809.20), peaches (0809.30), plums and sloes (0809.40). Fresh apricots are classified under 0809.10, while dried apricots are classified under 0813.10. Code 080910 is a 6-digit subheading. First 2 digits 08: indicates Chapter 8, edible fruit and nuts. Digits 3-4, 09: indicates heading 0809, fresh or dried apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, etc. Digits 5-6, 10: indicates subheading 0809.10, fresh apricots. Note: The complete HS code for fresh apricots is 0809.10, which in some countries is extended to 8 or 10 digits, such as 0809.1000 in China Customs. Fresh apricots are fresh fruit and belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca, meeting the description of heading 0809. Not classified under 0813 (dried fruit) because fresh apricots are not dried; not classified under 2008 (fruit preparations) because they are unprocessed; not classified under 0804 (dates, figs, etc.) because they are not of the same genus.
Chapter
Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. This chapter includes fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved fruit and nuts, but excludes oil seeds (Chapter 12), coffee, tea, spices (Chapter 09), and food preparations containing cocoa (Chapter 18). Fresh apricots, as fresh fruit, fall within the scope of this chapter.
Heading
Heading 0809 covers fresh or dried apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes. Specifically includes: apricots (0809.10), cherries (0809.20), peaches (0809.30), plums and sloes (0809.40). Fresh apricots are classified under 0809.10, while dried apricots are classified under 0813.10.
Digit Breakdown
Code 080910 is a 6-digit subheading. First 2 digits 08: indicates Chapter 8, edible fruit and nuts. Digits 3-4, 09: indicates heading 0809, fresh or dried apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, etc. Digits 5-6, 10: indicates subheading 0809.10, fresh apricots. Note: The complete HS code for fresh apricots is 0809.10, which in some countries is extended to 8 or 10 digits, such as 0809.1000 in China Customs.
Classification Basis
Fresh apricots are fresh fruit and belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca, meeting the description of heading 0809. Not classified under 0813 (dried fruit) because fresh apricots are not dried; not classified under 2008 (fruit preparations) because they are unprocessed; not classified under 0804 (dates, figs, etc.) because they are not of the same genus.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity should be stated as fresh apricots, avoiding colloquial or vague names. Variety: The specific variety of apricot, such as 'Golden Sun Apricot', 'Katy Apricot', etc., which helps customs classification. State: Clearly indicate fresh, not subjected to freezing, drying, steaming, or other processing. Grade: Fill in the grade according to commodity specifications, such as Grade 1, Grade 2, etc.; if there is no unified standard, fill in 'None'. Packaging Specifications: Packaging method and weight per package, such as '10kg/carton'. Brand: If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. Origin: The place where the fruit is grown, specified to country, region, or even orchard. Production Date: Date of harvest or packaging, in YYYY-MM-DD format. Product Name: Fresh Apricots; Variety: Golden Sun Apricot; State: Fresh, not frozen; Grade: Grade 1; Packaging Specifications: 5kg/carton; Brand: None; Origin: Xinjiang, China; Production Date: 2025-05-20. Misclassifying fresh apricots as dried apricots (0813.10), leading to incorrect tariff rates and regulatory conditions. Ignoring the state description, not specifying 'fresh', which may raise suspicion of frozen or processed products. False declaration of origin, affecting origin preferential treatment and quarantine requirements.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity should be stated as fresh apricots, avoiding colloquial or vague names.
⚠️ Misdeclared as 'apricot' or 'apricots' without specifying 'fresh', leading to confusion with dried apricots.
Variety
The specific variety of apricot, such as 'Golden Sun Apricot', 'Katy Apricot', etc., which helps customs classification.
⚠️ Only filling in 'apricot' without providing the variety, which may affect inspection and classification.
State
Clearly indicate fresh, not subjected to freezing, drying, steaming, or other processing.
⚠️ Filling in 'refrigerated' but not specifying whether frozen; refrigerated fresh apricots are still classified under 0809.10, while frozen apricots are classified under 0811.90.
Grade
Fill in the grade according to commodity specifications, such as Grade 1, Grade 2, etc.; if there is no unified standard, fill in 'None'.
⚠️ Grade inconsistent with the contract, or not filled in according to actual conditions, leading to customs questioning.
Packaging Specifications
Packaging method and weight per package, such as '10kg/carton'.
⚠️ Packaging unit unclear, such as 'carton' without indicating weight.
Brand
If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'.
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with trademark, or brand omitted.
Origin
The place where the fruit is grown, specified to country, region, or even orchard.
⚠️ Only filling in the country without specifying the region, affecting origin determination.
Production Date
Date of harvest or packaging, in YYYY-MM-DD format.
⚠️ Incorrect date format or inconsistent with actual date.
Example： Product Name: Fresh Apricots; Variety: Golden Sun Apricot; State: Fresh, not frozen; Grade: Grade 1; Packaging Specifications: 5kg/carton; Brand: None; Origin: Xinjiang, China; Production Date: 2025-05-20.
Common Mistakes：
Misclassifying fresh apricots as dried apricots (0813.10), leading to incorrect tariff rates and regulatory conditions.
Ignoring the state description, not specifying 'fresh', which may raise suspicion of frozen or processed products.
False declaration of origin, affecting origin preferential treatment and quarantine requirements.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: The commodity must be fresh apricots and belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca. According to General Rule 1 for the interpretation of the HS, classification is based on the terms of the heading. Heading 0809 explicitly includes fresh apricots. Attention should be paid to distinguishing from frozen apricots (0811), dried apricots (0813), canned apricots (2008), etc. 0813.10 Dried Apricots: Dried apricots have been dehydrated and dried, while fresh apricots are unprocessed; the states are different. 0811.90 Frozen Apricots: Frozen apricots have undergone freezing treatment, while fresh apricots are only refrigerated or kept at room temperature; the processing methods are different. 2008.50 Canned Apricots: Canned apricots have undergone sugaring, cooking, and other processing, while fresh apricots are primary agricultural products. 0809.30 Fresh Peaches: Fresh peaches belong to the genus Prunus persica, while fresh apricots belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca; the botanical classifications are different. 0809.40 Fresh Plums: Fresh plums belong to the genus Prunus domestica, while fresh apricots belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca; the varieties and appearances are different. Is it clearly fresh apricots, not dried, not frozen, not processed? Does it belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca? Is it confused with other fresh fruits such as peaches or plums? Is the packaging suitable for fresh fruit transportation? Are complete declaration elements provided?
Basis
Core basis for classification: The commodity must be fresh apricots and belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca. According to General Rule 1 for the interpretation of the HS, classification is based on the terms of the heading. Heading 0809 explicitly includes fresh apricots. Attention should be paid to distinguishing from frozen apricots (0811), dried apricots (0813), canned apricots (2008), etc.
Confused Codes：
0813.10 - Dried Apricots
Dried apricots have been dehydrated and dried, while fresh apricots are unprocessed; the states are different.
0811.90 - Frozen Apricots
Frozen apricots have undergone freezing treatment, while fresh apricots are only refrigerated or kept at room temperature; the processing methods are different.
2008.50 - Canned Apricots
Canned apricots have undergone sugaring, cooking, and other processing, while fresh apricots are primary agricultural products.
0809.30 - Fresh Peaches
Fresh peaches belong to the genus Prunus persica, while fresh apricots belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca; the botanical classifications are different.
0809.40 - Fresh Plums
Fresh plums belong to the genus Prunus domestica, while fresh apricots belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca; the varieties and appearances are different.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it clearly fresh apricots, not dried, not frozen, not processed?
✓ Does it belong to the genus Prunus armeniaca?
✓ Is it confused with other fresh fruits such as peaches or plums?
✓ Is the packaging suitable for fresh fruit transportation?
✓ Are complete declaration elements provided?
❓ FAQ
What is the HS code for fresh apricots? The HS code for fresh apricots is 0809.10, which is extended to 0809.1000 in China Customs. This code applies to fresh apricots that have not been frozen, dried, or otherwise processed. What is the difference between the HS codes for fresh apricots and dried apricots? Fresh apricots are classified under 0809.10, and dried apricots under 0813.10. The main difference lies in the processing state: fresh apricots are not dehydrated, while dried apricots have been dried. Which code should frozen apricots be classified under? Frozen apricots are classified under 0811.90, as freezing is a preservation process that exceeds the scope of fresh fruit. What are the declaration elements for fresh apricots? Typically include product name, variety, state, grade, packaging specifications, brand, origin, production date, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs regulations. What regulatory conditions are required for importing fresh apricots? Importing fresh apricots typically requires a phytosanitary certificate and compliance with the quarantine requirements of the exporting country and China. Specific regulatory conditions can be checked on the website of the General Administration of Customs. How to check the tariff rate for fresh apricots? Tariff rates are subject to change. The latest rates can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the China International Trade Single Window. Attention should also be paid to preferential rates under free trade agreements. How to distinguish the HS codes for fresh apricots and fresh peaches? Fresh apricots are classified under 0809.10, and fresh peaches under 0809.30. Both belong to heading 0809, but different subheadings, distinguished by fruit type. What should be noted for exporting fresh apricots? Exporting fresh apricots requires attention to the quarantine requirements of the importing country, provision of a phytosanitary certificate, and ensuring packaging and labeling meet requirements. Also, accurately declare the HS code and declaration elements.
Q: What is the HS code for fresh apricots?
A: The HS code for fresh apricots is 0809.10, which is extended to 0809.1000 in China Customs. This code applies to fresh apricots that have not been frozen, dried, or otherwise processed.
Q: What is the difference between the HS codes for fresh apricots and dried apricots?
A: Fresh apricots are classified under 0809.10, and dried apricots under 0813.10. The main difference lies in the processing state: fresh apricots are not dehydrated, while dried apricots have been dried.
Q: Which code should frozen apricots be classified under?
A: Frozen apricots are classified under 0811.90, as freezing is a preservation process that exceeds the scope of fresh fruit.
Q: What are the declaration elements for fresh apricots?
A: Typically include product name, variety, state, grade, packaging specifications, brand, origin, production date, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs regulations.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for importing fresh apricots?
A: Importing fresh apricots typically requires a phytosanitary certificate and compliance with the quarantine requirements of the exporting country and China. Specific regulatory conditions can be checked on the website of the General Administration of Customs.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for fresh apricots?
A: Tariff rates are subject to change. The latest rates can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the China International Trade Single Window. Attention should also be paid to preferential rates under free trade agreements.
Q: How to distinguish the HS codes for fresh apricots and fresh peaches?
A: Fresh apricots are classified under 0809.10, and fresh peaches under 0809.30. Both belong to heading 0809, but different subheadings, distinguished by fruit type.
Q: What should be noted for exporting fresh apricots?
A: Exporting fresh apricots requires attention to the quarantine requirements of the importing country, provision of a phytosanitary certificate, and ensuring packaging and labeling meet requirements. Also, accurately declare the HS code and declaration elements.
⚠️ 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.