Apricots — HTS 0809
Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh
Chapter 08 › Heading 0809
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 0809 is a 4-digit product category for fresh stone fruit: apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums), and sloes. It groups these fruits together based mainly on the fruit type and condition—fresh, rather than dried, frozen, preserved, or otherwise prepared.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the fruit’s identity and then follow the subheading structure beneath heading 0809. The narrower code commonly depends on the specific type of fruit and may distinguish varieties or other product characteristics identified in the tariff schedule. Read all subheading descriptions, unit-of-measure notes, statistical annotations, and any relevant legal notes; do not select a code based only on a general product name.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is fresh at importation, not dried, frozen, canned, cooked, or otherwise prepared.
- Identify the fruit precisely, including whether it is a peach, nectarine, plum, prune plum, cherry, apricot, or sloe.
- Read the complete 8-digit subheading description and compare it with the commercial invoice, packing list, and product specifications.
- Check whether the tariff schedule distinguishes the product by variety, form, size, or another stated characteristic, and document the basis for your choice.
- Verify the classification and any applicable measures with current official HTSUS information or a qualified customs broker when the product description is ambiguous.
HTS heading 0809 summary
Apricots 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 |
|---|---|
| 0809.30 | Peaches, including nectarines |
| 0809.40 | Plums (including prune plums) and sloes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0809.10.00.00 👉 | Apricots | 0.2¢/kg | Free | 1.1¢/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 0809?
Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh. 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.