Fruit, edible; pineapples, fresh or dried

HS code 080430 covers the trade of fresh or dried pineapples, a globally important tropical fruit. Pineapples are a significant agricultural commodity, with major production and export hubs located in countries like Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Brazil. As a versatile fruit with a wide range of culinary and industrial applications, pineapples play an important role in the global food and beverage supply chain.

Pineapples are typically grown on plantations or small farms in tropical and subtropical regions. The fruit is cultivated from pineapple crowns or suckers, which are planted and tended for 12-18 months before harvesting. Pineapples are harvested manually, with the fruit cut from the plant once it reaches maturity. For dried pineapples, the fresh fruit undergoes a dehydration process, often using solar drying or commercial food dehydrators.

Key inputs for the pineapple industry include fertile agricultural land, a tropical climate, and access to water for irrigation. Pineapple cultivation also requires specialized farm equipment, such as planters and harvesters. Additionally, producers may utilize fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals to optimize yields. Transportation infrastructure is crucial for moving fresh and dried pineapples to domestic and international markets.

The primary output of HS code 080430 is fresh and dried pineapples. These pineapple products are consumed directly as a fruit or used as an ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage products. Pineapple may be further processed into juices, canned goods, and other value-added items. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by 200919 Fruit juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 200820 Fruit, prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008, and 080700 (Fruit, edible; melons and papaws (papayas), fresh), among other related HS codes.