Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried (heading 0804): importing markets
HS heading 0804 covers dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried. In 2025 the United States was the largest…
Published on 18 October 2026Updated on 18 October 2026
HS heading 0804 covers dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried. In 2025 the United States was the largest importer by value, with about USD 6.07 billion, followed by the Netherlands and Germany. For a company exporting from Spain, the right subheading and the destination rules decide tariff and access.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 18 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0804
- Chapter
- 08 · Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons
- Subheadings
- 5
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,074,678,797 |
| Netherlands | 2,305,034,048 |
| Germany | 1,359,996,632 |
| France | 1,299,630,011 |
| Spain | 1,203,084,445 |
| China | 1,045,753,246 |
| United Kingdom | 990,257,181 |
| Canada | 772,516,003 |
| India | 571,384,569 |
| Italy | 491,447,660 |
| Japan | 350,712,431 |
| Morocco | 312,122,037 |
| Poland | 256,097,732 |
| South Korea | 243,927,102 |
| Switzerland | 239,310,352 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 18 October 2026
What to know before exporting HS 0804
Heading 0804 groups several fruits under one four-digit code and splits them into five subheadings. Tariff, sanitary requirements and statistics are set at subheading level or deeper. Classify the product at that level before comparing markets.
The table shows that demand is concentrated. The United States imports far more than any other market, and the Netherlands, Germany, France and Spain follow. Some of these figures include re-exports and trade between neighbouring countries, so a high import value does not by itself mean an open market for a new supplier.
For a company exporting from Spain, the tariff depends on the subheading, the destination and the agreement in force between the EU and that country. Within the EU single market there is no customs duty, but the shipment must still meet the marketing and labelling rules. For third countries, the applicable duty is checked in Access2Markets, and the EU classification in TARIC.
Fresh fruit is subject to plant health controls. Whether a phytosanitary certificate, a specific inspection or a registered packing facility is required depends on the destination country and the product. The importing country's plant protection authority sets those conditions, and Access2Markets summarises them for many destinations.
Fresh and dried products behave differently. Fresh avocados or mangoes depend on ripeness, cold chain and transit time. Dried dates or figs depend more on moisture, storage and residue limits. Check which of the two your product is before choosing a market and a transport mode.
Frequently asked questions
Which products does HS 0804 include?
HS 0804 includes dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried. It sits in chapter 08, fruit and nuts, and is divided into five subheadings.
Which countries import the most under HS 0804?
In 2025, according to UN Comtrade, the largest importers by value were the United States (about USD 6.07 billion), the Netherlands (about USD 2.31 billion) and Germany (about USD 1.36 billion). Countries report with a delay, so 2025 is the latest period with consolidated data.
How do I find the tariff for exporting HS 0804 from Spain?
The tariff depends on the subheading, the destination country and the trade agreement in force with the EU. Look up the product code and destination in Access2Markets, which shows duties and rules of origin for EU exporters.
Do I need a phytosanitary certificate to export fresh fruit under 0804?
It depends on the destination. Each importing country sets its own plant health conditions for fresh fruit. Check them on Access2Markets and with the plant protection authority of the destination before shipping.
Is a large importer always the best market?
Not necessarily. Import value includes re-exports and goods in transit to other countries, as in the case of trading hubs. Compare the market's own consumption, competing origins and access conditions as well as the import total.
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