HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0804.40 – Fruit, edible; avocados, fresh or dried

HS code 0804.40 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, edible, avocados, fresh or dried. It is used for hass avocados, fuerte avocados, reed avocados, dried avocado slices and organic avocados.

What HS 0804.40 covers

HS code 080440 pertains to the global trade of fresh or dried avocados, a fruit that has seen an explosion in demand due to its nutritional value and versatility. Mexico, Peru, and Colombia are dominant exporters, supplying vast quantities to major importing markets like the United States, the European Union, and Canada. The trade is characterized by complex supply chains that manage ripening, cold chain logistics, and quality control to ensure avocados arrive in optimal condition. Factors such as varietal preferences (e.g., Hass), organic certification, and sustainable farming practices increasingly influence market dynamics. The 'avocado boom' continues to drive investment in cultivation and export infrastructure, making this a highly dynamic and competitive sector in international fruit trade.

Covers
  • Hass avocados
  • Fuerte avocados
  • Reed avocados
  • Dried avocado slices
  • Organic avocados
  • Ready-to-eat avocados
  • Avocado pulp
Examples
  • Mission Produce avocados
  • Calavo avocados
  • Westfalia Fruit avocados
  • Avo-zilla avocados

Codes often confused with 0804.40

Common mistake. This code might be confused with 081190 if avocados are frozen, or 200899 (other prepared/preserved fruit) if processed into guacamole or other forms beyond simple drying.

0811.90Fruit, edible; fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter2008.99Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008

Top exporters and importers of HS code 080440, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080440 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 Mexico $4.0B
  2. 2 Peru* ~$2.3B
  3. 3 Netherlands $1.3B

World total: $11.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.8B
  2. 2 Netherlands $1.5B
  3. 3 France $747M

World total: $10.7B 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 code for 0804.40

Brazil does not split HS 0804.40: its NCM code is 0804.40.00.

  1. 0804.40.00 Avocados, fresh or driedAbacates

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 0804.40

What is HS code 080440?

HS code 080440 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, edible; avocados, fresh or dried. HS code 080440 pertains to the global trade of fresh or dried avocados, a fruit that has seen an explosion in demand due to its nutritional value and versatility. Mexico, Peru, and Colombia are dominant exporters, supplying vast quantities to major importing markets like the United States, the European Union, and Canada. The trade is characterized by complex supply chains that manage ripening, cold chain logistics, and quality control to ensure avocados arrive in optimal condition. Factors such as varietal preferences (e.g., Hass), organic certification, and sustainable farming practices increasingly influence market dynamics. The 'avocado boom' continues to drive investment in cultivation and export infrastructure, making this a highly dynamic and competitive sector in international fruit trade.

What products fall under HS code 080440?

Hass avocados, Fuerte avocados, Reed avocados, dried avocado slices, organic avocados, ready-to-eat avocados, avocado pulp

What are common misclassifications for HS code 080440?

This code might be confused with 081190 if avocados are frozen, or 200899 (other prepared/preserved fruit) if processed into guacamole or other forms beyond simple drying.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080440?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080440 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($4.0B, 36% of world exports), Peru (about $2.3B) and the Netherlands ($1.3B). World exports came to about $11.0B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 080440?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080440 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.8B, 35% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.5B) and France ($747M). World imports came to about $10.7B, 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 080440 structured?

HS code 080440 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080440?

In Brazil, HS code 080440 is NCM 0804.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.