Product classification
HS code for Plums: 0809.40
Fruit, edible, plums and sloes, fresh.
Classification of plums under HS 0809.40
Fresh plums and sloes are classified under HS code 0809.40. This classification falls within Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0809 is specifically designated for stone fruits, including apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums, and sloes, provided they are in a fresh state. The classification 0809.40 is determined by the botanical nature of the fruit and its condition at the time of import or export. To qualify for this code, the plums must not have been cooked, frozen, dried, or otherwise preserved. The inclusion of sloes (Prunus spinosa) alongside plums (Prunus domestica) is a specific provision of the HS nomenclature. Proper classification requires ensuring the fruit is not intended for immediate use as a seed (Chapter 12) and has not undergone processing that would move it to Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, or nuts.
- Covers
- Fresh European plums
- Fresh Japanese plums
- Fresh Damson plums
- Fresh sloes (blackthorn fruit)
- Fresh greengages
- Also under 0809.40
- Chilean Plums
- South African Plums
- California Plums
- European Sloes
- Spanish Plums
Codes often confused with 0809.40
Common mistake. Plums are frequently misclassified when they are no longer fresh. Dried plums, commonly known as prunes, are classified under 0813.20. Frozen plums fall under 0811.90, while plums that have been provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas or in brine) but are unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption are classified under 0812.90. Additionally, if the plums are preserved in syrup or made into jams, they move to Chapter 20, specifically heading 2007 or 2008.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080940 (the code used for plums), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080940 (the code used for plums) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 080940, not only plums.
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 plums
Brazil classifies plums under NCM 0809.40.00: HS 0809.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plums
What is the HS code for Plums?
The HS code for Plums is 080940 (Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh).
How do I classify Plums for customs?
Plums is classified under HS code 080940 — Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh plums?
The HS code for fresh plums and sloes is 0809.40.
Are prunes included in this HS code?
No, prunes are dried plums and are classified under HS code 0813.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of plums (HS 080940)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080940 (the code used for plums) 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 plums (HS 080940)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080940 (the code used for plums) 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.
Is the HS code for Plums the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080940 for Plums 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 plums in Brazil?
In Brazil, plums (HS 080940) is classified under NCM 0809.40.00.