Dates — HTS 0804
Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
Chapter 08 › Heading 0804
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0804 is a broad product category for certain tropical and subtropical fruits: dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens. It covers these products when they are fresh or dried. The heading is not usually the final classification used for entry; it is the four-digit starting point for a more specific tariff code.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the fruit and then confirm its condition, such as fresh or dried. The code structure becomes more specific at the six-digit level and then uses additional U.S. digits to distinguish products within that category. Review the exact tariff description, including any wording about type, form, or other distinguishing characteristics, rather than choosing a code based only on the product’s marketing name.
What to check
- Confirm the product is one of the fruits listed in heading 0804 and is imported fresh or dried, rather than prepared, preserved, frozen, or otherwise processed.
- Identify the exact fruit and compare it with the relevant 8-digit HTSUS descriptions; do not assume all products from the same shipment use one code.
- Check whether the product’s physical form, such as whole, sliced, or otherwise altered, affects classification under the available subheadings.
- Use the product specification sheet, commercial invoice, packaging, photographs, and processing details to support the classification.
- Verify the current HTSUS wording and any applicable notes; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling when the product does not clearly match one description.
HTS heading 0804 summary
Dates is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0804.10 | Dates |
| 0804.20 | Figs |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples |
| 0804.50 | Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0804.40.00 👉 | Avocados | 11.2¢/kg | Free | 33.1¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0804?
Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.