Product classification
HS code for Dates: 0804.10
Fruit, edible, dates, fresh or dried.
Classification of dates under HS 0804.10
Dates are classified under HS code 0804.10, which falls within Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System, covering edible fruit and nuts. This specific subheading is reserved for dates, whether they are presented fresh or dried. The classification logic is straightforward: as long as the fruit has not been prepared or preserved beyond the processes allowed in Chapter 8 (such as drying or heat treatment for preservation), it remains under 0804.10. The Harmonized System distinguishes between fresh produce and processed food preparations. For dates, the removal of the pit (pitting) does not change the classification. The essential character of the product remains a natural fruit, and the drying process is considered a standard method of preservation for this commodity that does not move it into the category of prepared foods.
- Covers
- Fresh Medjool dates
- Dried Deglet Noor dates
- Pitted or unpitted dates
- Dates packed in retail containers without added sugar
- Whole dates, fresh or sun-dried
- Also under 0804.10
- Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates
- Sunsweet Dates
- Bateel Dates
- Al Foah Dates
- Ziyad Dates
Codes often confused with 0804.10
Common mistake. Dates are often misclassified under HS code 2008 if they have been preserved in syrup, cooked, or have had significant amounts of sugar added, as Chapter 20 covers prepared or preserved fruits. Another common confusion arises with HS code 0813, which covers mixtures of dried fruits; if dates are mixed with other dried fruits like raisins or apricots, the entire mixture may fall under 0813.50 rather than 0804.10. It is vital to ensure the dates are not part of a processed snack mix before applying the 0804 code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080410 (the code used for dates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080410 (the code used for dates) in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 11% 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 080410, not only dates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $524M 18% of world exports
- 2 Tunisia* ~$348M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Israel $330M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $319M 11% of world imports
- 2 Morocco $270M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$242M 8.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.8B 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 dates
Brazil splits HS 0804.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0804.10.10Fresh dates
- 0804.10.20Dried dates
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dates
What is the HS code for Dates?
The HS code for Dates is 080410 (Fruit, edible; dates, fresh or dried). The HS code for fresh or dried dates is 0804.10.
How do I classify Dates for customs?
Dates is classified under HS code 080410 — Fruit, edible; dates, fresh or dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are dried dates classified differently than fresh dates?
No, both fresh and dried dates are classified under the same HS code, 0804.10, provided no other ingredients like sugar or syrup have been added.
Which countries are the top exporters of dates (HS 080410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080410 (the code used for dates) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($524M, 18% of world exports), Tunisia (about $348M) and Israel ($330M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 dates (HS 080410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080410 (the code used for dates) in UN Comtrade data were India ($319M, 11% of world imports), Morocco ($270M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $242M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 Dates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080410 for Dates 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 dates in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 080410 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for dates depends on the product's details: 0804.10.10 (Fresh dates), 0804.10.20 (Dried dates).