Fruit, edible; avocados, fresh or dried

HS v2017 Code: 080440

About fruit, edible; avocados, fresh or dried

HS code 080440 covers the import and export of fresh or dried avocados, a popular and nutritious fruit that has become increasingly in demand globally. Avocados are a staple ingredient in many cuisines, particularly in Central and South America, and their global trade has grown significantly in recent decades as consumers seek out their unique flavor and health benefits. The avocado industry plays an important role in the agricultural economies of major producing countries, providing employment and income for farmers and supporting a range of downstream industries.

Production process

Avocados are typically grown on orchards or plantations, with the fruit harvested by hand or using mechanical harvesters. After harvesting, avocados may undergo various post-harvest treatments such as cleaning, sorting, and packing before being shipped to domestic or international markets. For dried avocados, the fruit is often sliced or diced and then dehydrated using controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the avocado industry include agricultural land suitable for avocado cultivation, water for irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides, and labor for planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Specialized equipment such as harvesters, sorting machines, and drying facilities may also be required, depending on the scale and nature of the production process.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the avoc440 industry are fresh and dried avocados, which are consumed directly as a food item or used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes and products. Avocados may also be further processed into other products such as avocado oil, guacamole, or avocado-based spreads. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by a range of other HS codes, including 200930 Fruit juices, 210390 Sauces and preparations, and 151590 Vegetable fats and oils.

Revisions to 080440

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 080440. The most recent 1 version of this code (080440) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 080440 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for fruit, edible; avocados, 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080440'>080440: Fruit, edible; avocados, fresh or dried</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080410'>080410: Fruit, edible; dates, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080420'>080420: Fruit, edible; figs, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080430'>080430: Fruit, edible; pineapples, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080450'>080450: Fruit, edible; guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried</a>"]

    

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