Product classification
HS code for Cherries: 0809.29
Fruit, edible, cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh.
Classification of cherries under HS 0809.29
Fresh cherries are classified under HS code 0809.29 according to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Chapter 8 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. Within this chapter, heading 0809 is specifically reserved for stone fruits, including apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, and sloes. The heading is further subdivided to distinguish between different botanical varieties of cherries. While subheading 0809.21 is dedicated exclusively to sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), the code 0809.29 serves as the residual category for all other fresh cherries, most notably the sweet varieties like Prunus avium. To fall under this classification, the fruit must be in its fresh state, meaning it has not been frozen, dried, or preserved in sugar or brine. The classification process requires precise identification of the species to ensure that sweet cherries are not misdeclared as sour cherries, which may carry different duty rates or agricultural quotas depending on the importing country's trade policy.
- Covers
- Sweet cherries (Prunus avium)
- Bing cherries
- Rainier cherries
- Lambert cherries
- Skeena cherries
- Royal Ann cherries
- Chelan cherries
- Also under 0809.29
- Stemilt Growers Cherries
- Rainier Fruit Company Cherries
- Chelan Fresh Cherries
- Northwest Cherry Growers
Codes often confused with 0809.29
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs between 0809.29 and 0809.21. Importers often fail to distinguish between sweet cherries and sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), the latter of which must be declared under 0809.21. Another common error involves frozen cherries; once cherries are frozen, they are no longer classified in heading 0809 and must be moved to 0811.90. Furthermore, cherries that have been provisionally preserved in sulfur dioxide gas or brine for transport, making them unsuitable for immediate consumption, fall under 0812.10. Finally, cherries that have been prepared or preserved, such as maraschino cherries in syrup, are classified under 2008.60.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080929 (the code used for cherries), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080929 (the code used for cherries) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 080929, not only cherries.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $3.3B 58% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $1.0B 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $477M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $3.4B 54% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $1.1B 18% of world imports
- 3 United States $238M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $6.3B 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 cherries
Brazil classifies cherries under NCM 0809.29.00: HS 0809.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cherries
What is the HS code for Cherries?
The HS code for Cherries is 080929 (Fruit, edible; cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh).
How do I classify Cherries for customs?
Cherries is classified under HS code 080929 — Fruit, edible; cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh sweet cherries?
The HS code for fresh sweet cherries is 0809.29, which covers cherries other than sour cherries.
How are dried cherries classified?
Dried cherries are removed from heading 0809 and are instead classified under HS code 0813.40, which covers other dried fruits.
Which countries are the top exporters of cherries (HS 080929)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080929 (the code used for cherries) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($3.3B, 58% of world exports), Hong Kong ($1.0B) and the United States ($477M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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 cherries (HS 080929)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080929 (the code used for cherries) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.4B, 54% of world imports), Hong Kong ($1.1B) and the United States ($238M). World imports came to about $6.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Cherries the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080929 for Cherries is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cherries in Brazil?
In Brazil, cherries (HS 080929) is classified under NCM 0809.29.00.