Chapter 08 · Edible fruit and nuts; citrus and melons · Section 2
HS Code 0809.40
Plums (including prune plums) and sloes
Heading 0809: Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums (including prune plums) and sloes, fresh
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 0809.40
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0809.40.20 | If entered during the period from January 1 to May 31, inclusive, in any year | Free | - | 1.1¢/kg | kg |
| 0809.40.40 | If entered at any other time | 0.5¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 1.1¢/kg | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 0809.40
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 0809 40 05 | Plums | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0809 40 90 | Sloes | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0809 40 00 | Plums and sloes | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 0809.40
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 0809 40 00 00 | Plums and sloes | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0809 40 05 00 | Plums | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0809 40 90 00 | Sloes | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 0809
The subheadings immediately before and after 0809.40 in chapter 08.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 0809.40.
What is HS code 0809.40?
HS code 0809.40 covers: Plums (including prune plums) and sloes. It belongs to chapter 08 (Edible fruit and nuts; citrus and melons) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 0809.40?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free +. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 0809.40?
The UK extends 0809.40 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 0809400000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.