Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried

HS v2017 Code: 0804

About dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried

HS code 0804 covers a diverse range of tropical and subtropical fruits, including dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens. These fruits are highly valued for their unique flavors, nutritional properties, and versatility in culinary applications. The global trade in these commodities is significant, with many countries relying on imports to meet domestic demand. This industry plays an important role in the agricultural economy, providing income and employment opportunities for producers, exporters, and importers worldwide.

Production process

The production techniques for the fruits under HS code 0804 vary depending on the specific crop. Generally, these fruits are grown in tropical and subtropical regions, often requiring specific climatic conditions and soil types for optimal growth. Cultivation methods may include planting, irrigation, pest and disease management, and harvesting. Post-harvest handling, such as sorting, grading, and packaging, is also crucial to ensure the fruits reach consumers in good condition.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 0804 fruits include land, water, and suitable climatic conditions. Specialized agricultural equipment, such as irrigation systems and harvesting machinery, may also be necessary. Producers often rely on fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs to maintain plant health and maximize yields. Additionally, labor for planting, tending, and harvesting the crops is a significant input.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 0804 are the fresh or dried fruits themselves, which are consumed directly or used as ingredients in various food products. These fruits may be exported to other countries, where they are often used in 2009 Fruit juices and vegetable juices, 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, and 2007 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut purée and fruit or nut pastes. The by-products of fruit processing, such as seeds or peels, may also have commercial value and be used in other industries.

Family tree for dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/08'>08: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0804'>0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0801'>0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0803'>0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0805'>0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0806'>0806: Grapes; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0807'>0807: Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0808'>0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0809'>0809: Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0810'>0810: Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0811'>0811: Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0812'>0812: Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved; e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0813'>0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0814'>0814: Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions</a>"]

    B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080410'>080410: Fruit, edible; dates, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080420'>080420: Fruit, edible; figs, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080430'>080430: Fruit, edible; pineapples, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080440'>080440: Fruit, edible; avocados, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080450'>080450: Fruit, edible; guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried</a>"]


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