Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh
HS v2017 Code: 0809
About apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh
HS code 0809 covers a diverse range of fresh stone fruits, including apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums, and sloes. These fruits are widely cultivated and consumed globally, playing a significant role in the agricultural and food industries. They are valued for their unique flavors, nutritional benefits, and versatility in culinary applications. The production and trade of these fresh stone fruits are important economic activities, contributing to the livelihoods of farmers, exporters, and various downstream industries.
Production process
The production of fresh stone fruits under HS code 0809 typically involves a combination of traditional and modern agricultural techniques. Growers carefully select suitable climates and soil conditions to cultivate these fruits, often employing irrigation systems and pest management strategies to ensure optimal growth and quality. Harvesting is usually done by hand or with specialized machinery, depending on the scale of the operation. Post-harvest handling, such as sorting, grading, and packaging, is crucial to maintain the freshness and appearance of the produce before it reaches consumers.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of fresh stone fruits under HS code 0809 include land, water, and agricultural equipment. Growers rely on fertile soil, adequate rainfall or irrigation systems, and specialized machinery for planting, pruning, and harvesting. Additionally, farmers may utilize fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs to enhance crop yields and quality. Labor, both skilled and unskilled, is another essential input for tasks such as planting, tending, and harvesting the crops.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0809 are the fresh stone fruits themselves, which are then distributed and consumed in various forms. These fruits may be sold directly to consumers, used as ingredients in food processing 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, or incorporated into 2009 (Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter).
Family tree for apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh
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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/v2017/0809'>0809: Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh</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/v2017/0804'>0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0805'>0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0806'>0806: Grapes; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0807'>0807: Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0808'>0808: Apples, pears and quinces; 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/v2017/080910'>080910: Fruit, edible; apricots, fresh</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080921'>080921: Fruit, edible; sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080929'>080929: Fruit, edible; cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080930'>080930: Fruit, edible; peaches, including nectarines, fresh</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080940'>080940: Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh</a>"]
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