HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0804.10 – Fruit, edible; dates, fresh or dried

HS code 0804.10 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, edible, dates, fresh or dried. It is used for fresh Medjool dates, dried Deglet Noor dates, pitted dates, date paste and date syrup.

What HS 0804.10 covers

Dates are a highly valued fruit, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, where they are a staple food and hold cultural significance. Their natural sweetness and nutritional profile make them popular globally, consumed fresh, dried, or as an ingredient in various food products. The international trade of dates is substantial, with major producers and exporters including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Algeria, benefiting from arid climates suitable for date palm cultivation. Key importers are often countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, driven by consumer demand for healthy snacks, ethnic foods, and confectionery ingredients. The trade involves careful harvesting, sorting, and packaging to ensure quality and extend shelf life, especially for fresh varieties. Dried dates, with their longer shelf life, are a significant component of the trade.

Covers
  • Fresh Medjool dates
  • Dried Deglet Noor dates
  • Pitted dates
  • Date paste
  • Date syrup
  • Date sugar
  • Barhi dates
  • Halawy dates
Examples
  • Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates
  • Sunsweet Dates
  • Bateel Dates
  • Al Foah Dates
  • Ziyad Dates

Codes often confused with 0804.10

Common mistake. This code is specific to dates. Other dried fruits like figs (080420) or prunes (081320) are classified separately. Date-based confectionery might fall under Chapter 17 or 20.

0804.20Fruit, edible; figs, fresh or dried0813.20Fruit, edible; prunes, dried

Top exporters and importers of HS code 080410, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080410 in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $524M
  2. 2 Tunisia* ~$348M
  3. 3 Israel $330M

World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $319M
  2. 2 Morocco $270M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$242M

World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 0804.10 2

Brazil splits HS 0804.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 0804.10.10 Fresh datesFrescas
  2. 0804.10.20 Dried datesSecas

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 08.04 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 0804.10

What is HS code 080410?

HS code 080410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, edible; dates, fresh or dried. Dates are a highly valued fruit, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, where they are a staple food and hold cultural significance. Their natural sweetness and nutritional profile make them popular globally, consumed fresh, dried, or as an ingredient in various food products. The international trade of dates is substantial, with major producers and exporters including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Algeria, benefiting from arid climates suitable for date palm cultivation. Key importers are often countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, driven by consumer demand for healthy snacks, ethnic foods, and confectionery ingredients. The trade involves careful harvesting, sorting, and packaging to ensure quality and extend shelf life, especially for fresh varieties. Dried dates, with their longer shelf life, are a significant component of the trade.

What products fall under HS code 080410?

Fresh Medjool dates, dried Deglet Noor dates, pitted dates, date paste, date syrup, date sugar, Barhi dates, Halawy dates

What are common misclassifications for HS code 080410?

This code is specific to dates. Other dried fruits like figs (080420) or prunes (081320) are classified separately. Date-based confectionery might fall under Chapter 17 or 20.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080410?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080410 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($524M, 18% of world exports), Tunisia (about $348M) and Israel ($330M). World exports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 080410?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080410 in UN Comtrade data were India ($319M, 11% of world imports), Morocco ($270M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $242M). World imports came to about $2.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 080410 structured?

HS code 080410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080410?

Brazil splits HS code 080410 into 2 NCM codes: 0804.10.10 (Fresh dates), 0804.10.20 (Dried dates). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.