HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0809.21 – Fruit, edible; sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh
HS code 0809.21 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, edible, sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh. It is used for montmorency Cherries, morello Cherries, balaton Cherries, english Morello Cherries and schattenmorelle Cherries.
What HS 0809.21 covers
This HS code specifically identifies fresh sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), also known as tart cherries, which are distinct from sweet cherries due to their higher acidity. While some are consumed fresh, the vast majority are traded for processing into pies, preserves, juices, concentrates, and liqueurs. Major producing countries include Turkey, the USA (particularly Michigan), and Poland, which are key suppliers to the global food processing industry. The trade is characterized by a short, intense harvest window, often utilizing mechanical harvesting, followed by rapid processing or freezing to preserve quality. Importers, primarily food manufacturers, seek consistent quality, color, and acidity levels. Strict quality control and efficient logistics are crucial to manage the perishable nature of the fruit before processing.
- Covers
- Montmorency Cherries
- Morello Cherries
- Balaton Cherries
- English Morello Cherries
- Schattenmorelle Cherries
- Examples
- Michigan Montmorency Cherries
- Traverse Bay Farms Cherries
- King Orchards Cherries
- Door County Cherries
Codes often confused with 0809.21
Common mistake. Clearly distinguished from 080929 (sweet cherries) by taste and primary use, and from 080910 (apricots) as a different stone fruit.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080921, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080921 in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 34% 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 Hungary $35M 33% of world exports
- 2 Spain $17M 17% of world exports
- 3 Poland $9.8M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $104M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $35M 34% of world imports
- 2 Poland $9.1M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Austria $8.4M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $104M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0809.21
Brazil does not split HS 0809.21: its NCM code is 0809.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 08.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0809.21
What is HS code 080921?
HS code 080921 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, edible; sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh. This HS code specifically identifies fresh sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), also known as tart cherries, which are distinct from sweet cherries due to their higher acidity. While some are consumed fresh, the vast majority are traded for processing into pies, preserves, juices, concentrates, and liqueurs. Major producing countries include Turkey, the USA (particularly Michigan), and Poland, which are key suppliers to the global food processing industry. The trade is characterized by a short, intense harvest window, often utilizing mechanical harvesting, followed by rapid processing or freezing to preserve quality. Importers, primarily food manufacturers, seek consistent quality, color, and acidity levels. Strict quality control and efficient logistics are crucial to manage the perishable nature of the fruit before processing.
What products fall under HS code 080921?
Montmorency Cherries, Morello Cherries, Balaton Cherries, English Morello Cherries, Schattenmorelle Cherries
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080921?
Clearly distinguished from 080929 (sweet cherries) by taste and primary use, and from 080910 (apricots) as a different stone fruit.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080921?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080921 in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($35M, 33% of world exports), Spain ($17M) and Poland ($9.8M). World exports came to about $104M, 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 080921?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080921 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($35M, 34% of world imports), Poland ($9.1M) and Austria ($8.4M). World imports came to about $104M, 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 080921 structured?
HS code 080921 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080921?
In Brazil, HS code 080921 is NCM 0809.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.