Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh
HS v2022 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 practices. Growers carefully select suitable cultivars, plant and maintain orchards, and monitor the growth and development of the trees. Pollination, pruning, and pest management are crucial steps to ensure a healthy crop. Harvesting is usually done by hand or with specialized machinery, with careful handling to preserve the fruits' quality. Post-harvest handling, such as sorting, grading, and storage, is essential to maintain the freshness and shelf life of the produce.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of fresh stone fruits under HS code 0809 include fertile agricultural land, suitable climate conditions, water for irrigation, and a range of agricultural inputs such as seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides. Specialized machinery for planting, harvesting, and post-harvest handling may also be necessary. Additionally, labor, both skilled and unskilled, is a critical input for various stages of the production process.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 0809 is the fresh stone fruits themselves, which are consumed directly or used as ingredients in various food products. These fruits may be further processed into preserves, jams, juices, or dried products, which fall under other HS codes such as 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included and 0813 Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter.
Family tree for apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh
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A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0801'>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/v2022/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
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A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0808'>0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0810'>0810: Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0811'>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/v2022/0812'>0812: Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
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B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080910'>080910: Fruit, edible; apricots, fresh</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080921'>080921: Fruit, edible; sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080929'>080929: Fruit, edible; cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh</a>"]
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B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080940'>080940: Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh</a>"]
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