HTS codes for fruit and nuts

Headings in Chapter 08

• 0801Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled8
• 0802Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled25
• 0803Bananas and plantains, fresh or dried5
• 0804Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried27
• 0805Citrus fruit, fresh or dried18
• 0806Grapes, fresh or dried20
• 0807Melons (including watermelons) and papayas (papaws), fresh19
• 0808Apples, pears and quinces, fresh13
• 0809Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh8
• 0810Other fruit, fresh38
• 0811Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter30
• 0812Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption7
• 0813Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter18
• 0814Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulfur water or in other preservative solutions3

Documents required to import Chapter 08 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

• FDA Prior NoticeRequired

  Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

• Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

  Required for plant-based products

• APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional

  Required to import most plants and plant products

  Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives

• APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional

  Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 08 cover?

Chapter 08 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons. It contains 14 four-digit headings and 239 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 08 goods?

General duty rates from 0.8% to 29.8%, with 54 duty-free lines; 120 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 08?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.