What is HTS code 0809?

HTS heading 0809 covers apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh. It sits in Chapter 08 (fruit and nuts) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 8 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 0809?

Duty rates vary by line — 3 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.

How many digits does a full HTS code have?

US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0809 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Heading 0809

HTS code 0809 — Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh

Chapter: 08 — Fruit and nuts
Tariff lines: 8
General duty: Duty rates vary by line — 3 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 0809

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS code	Description	General rate	Unit
0809.10.0000	Apricots (Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh)	0.2¢/kg	kg
0809.21.0000	Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) (Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh > Cherries)	Free	kg
0809.29.0000	Other (Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh > Cherries)	Free	kg
0809.30.2000	If entered during the period from June 1 to November 30, inclusive, in any year (Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh > Peaches, including nectarines)	0.2¢/kg	kg
0809.30.4010	Peaches (Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh > Peaches, including nectarines > If entered at any other time)	Free	kg
0809.30.4090	Nectarines (Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh > Peaches, including nectarines > If entered at any other time)	Free	kg
0809.40.2000	If entered during the period from January 1 to May 31, inclusive, in any year (Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh > Plums (including prune plums) and sloes)	Free	kg
0809.40.4000	If entered at any other time (Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh > Plums (including prune plums) and sloes)	0.5¢/kg	kg

Documents required to import under 0809

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

Commercial InvoiceRequired
Packing ListRequired
Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents

Common questions

What is HTS code 0809?: HTS heading 0809 covers apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh. It sits in Chapter 08 (fruit and nuts) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 8 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 0809?: Duty rates vary by line — 3 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?: US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0809 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Tariff lines under heading 0809

Documents required to import under 0809

Common questions

Related headings in Chapter 08