HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0809.40 – Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh
HS code 0809.40 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, edible, plums and sloes, fresh. It is used for black plums, red plums, green plums, italian prunes and damson plums.
What HS 0809.40 covers
This HS code covers the international trade of fresh plums and sloes, a diverse group of stone fruits widely consumed globally. Plums, in particular, come in numerous varieties, colors, and tastes, making them a versatile and popular choice for fresh consumption. Key players in the export market include Chile, South Africa, and the USA, which benefit from extensive cultivation and the ability to provide counter-seasonal supply to major consumer markets. Major importers are often countries in Europe and North America, seeking year-round availability. Logistics for plums focus on maintaining firmness and preventing bruising during transit, often involving controlled atmosphere storage and careful packaging to ensure quality upon arrival, catering to both retail and processing sectors.
- Covers
- Black plums
- Red plums
- Green plums
- Italian prunes
- Damson plums
- Mirabelle plums
- Greengage plums
- Sloes
- Examples
- Chilean Plums
- South African Plums
- California Plums
- European Sloes
- Spanish Plums
Codes often confused with 0809.40
Common mistake. Can be confused with 080930 (peaches/nectarines) due to being stone fruits, but plums are generally smaller, have smoother skin, and a different pit structure.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080940, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080940 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% 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 Chile $284M 23% of world exports
- 2 Spain $163M 13% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $155M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $237M 18% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $156M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $87M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 0809.40
Brazil does not split HS 0809.40: its NCM code is 0809.40.00.
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 0809.40
What is HS code 080940?
HS code 080940 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh. This HS code covers the international trade of fresh plums and sloes, a diverse group of stone fruits widely consumed globally. Plums, in particular, come in numerous varieties, colors, and tastes, making them a versatile and popular choice for fresh consumption. Key players in the export market include Chile, South Africa, and the USA, which benefit from extensive cultivation and the ability to provide counter-seasonal supply to major consumer markets. Major importers are often countries in Europe and North America, seeking year-round availability. Logistics for plums focus on maintaining firmness and preventing bruising during transit, often involving controlled atmosphere storage and careful packaging to ensure quality upon arrival, catering to both retail and processing sectors.
What products fall under HS code 080940?
Black plums, Red plums, Green plums, Italian prunes, Damson plums, Mirabelle plums, Greengage plums, Sloes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080940?
Can be confused with 080930 (peaches/nectarines) due to being stone fruits, but plums are generally smaller, have smoother skin, and a different pit structure.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080940?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080940 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($284M, 23% of world exports), Spain ($163M) and Hong Kong ($155M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 080940?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080940 in UN Comtrade data were China ($237M, 18% of world imports), Hong Kong ($156M) and Germany ($87M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 080940 structured?
HS code 080940 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080940?
In Brazil, HS code 080940 is NCM 0809.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.