HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0804.20 – Fruit, edible; figs, fresh or dried
HS code 0804.20 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, edible, figs, fresh or dried. It is used for fresh Black Mission figs, fresh Calimyrna figs, dried Smyrna figs, dried Mission figs and fig paste.
What HS 0804.20 covers
Figs, whether fresh or dried, are a cherished fruit with a long history of cultivation, particularly in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. They are valued for their unique texture, sweet flavor, and nutritional benefits, making them popular in both fresh consumption and as a dried fruit ingredient. The international trade of figs is driven by producers like Turkey, Egypt, and Greece, which have ideal climates for fig cultivation and well-established processing industries, especially for dried figs. Major importers include countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, where figs are consumed as snacks, in baked goods, jams, and savory dishes. The trade of fresh figs is more challenging due to their delicate nature and short shelf life, requiring rapid transport and careful handling. Dried figs, however, are a stable commodity with a longer shelf life, facilitating broader international distribution.
- Covers
- Fresh Black Mission figs
- Fresh Calimyrna figs
- Dried Smyrna figs
- Dried Mission figs
- Fig paste
- Fig jam (raw material)
- Fig rolls (raw material)
- Examples
- Sun-Maid Dried Figs
- Orchard Choice Dried Figs
- Valley Fig Growers
- various Turkish and Greek brands
Codes often confused with 0804.20
Common mistake. This code is exclusively for figs. Other dried fruits like dates (080410) or apricots (081310) are classified under different codes. Fig-based confectionery or preparations might fall under Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080420 in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 20% 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 Türkiye $459M 46% of world exports
- 2 Afghanistan* ~$216M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $42M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $992M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $208M 20% of world imports
- 2 United States $104M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $91M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 0804.20 2
Brazil splits HS 0804.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 0804.20
What is HS code 080420?
HS code 080420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, edible; figs, fresh or dried. Figs, whether fresh or dried, are a cherished fruit with a long history of cultivation, particularly in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. They are valued for their unique texture, sweet flavor, and nutritional benefits, making them popular in both fresh consumption and as a dried fruit ingredient. The international trade of figs is driven by producers like Turkey, Egypt, and Greece, which have ideal climates for fig cultivation and well-established processing industries, especially for dried figs. Major importers include countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, where figs are consumed as snacks, in baked goods, jams, and savory dishes. The trade of fresh figs is more challenging due to their delicate nature and short shelf life, requiring rapid transport and careful handling. Dried figs, however, are a stable commodity with a longer shelf life, facilitating broader international distribution.
What products fall under HS code 080420?
Fresh Black Mission figs, fresh Calimyrna figs, dried Smyrna figs, dried Mission figs, fig paste, fig jam (raw material), fig rolls (raw material)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080420?
This code is exclusively for figs. Other dried fruits like dates (080410) or apricots (081310) are classified under different codes. Fig-based confectionery or preparations might fall under Chapter 20.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080420 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($459M, 46% of world exports), Afghanistan (about $216M) and Spain ($42M). World exports came to about $992M, 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 080420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080420 in UN Comtrade data were India ($208M, 20% of world imports), the United States ($104M) and Germany ($91M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 080420 structured?
HS code 080420 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080420?
Brazil splits HS code 080420 into 2 NCM codes: 0804.20.10 (Fresh figs), 0804.20.20 (Dried figs). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.