Heading · Chapter 08
0808: Apples, pears and quinces, fresh
Heading 0808 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 08, edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons.
Duty rates compared
UK 6% – 10% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 7.8% 
EU 7.2% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Türkiye 60.3% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free – 8.5% General (MFN) 27 tariff lines · average 0.3% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Mexico 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 9% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 25 tariff lines 
Japan 4.8% – 17% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 8.9% 
Taiwan 10% – 25% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 18.3% · 1× specific or compound duty 
GCC Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland specific or compound duty General (MFN) 24 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · 1× specific or compound duty 
North Macedonia 30% – 50% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 38% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$400kUS$400k+US$11m+US$130m+> US$797m
Exports: 147
- China: US$2bn
- United States: US$1bn
- Italy: US$1bn
- South Africa: US$873m
- Chile: US$797m
- New Zealand: US$640m
- Netherlands: US$622m
- Poland: US$570m
- France: US$485m
- Belgium: US$433m
- Argentina: US$427m
- Türkiye: US$273m
- Spain: US$210m
- Portugal: US$175m
- Iran: US$130m
- Germany: US$127m
- Serbia: US$125m
- Japan: US$114m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$77m
- Moldova: US$77m
- Greece: US$74m
- Azerbaijan: US$71m
- South Korea: US$60m
- Afghanistan: US$48m
- Canada: US$48m
- Lebanon: US$41m
- Austria: US$39m
- North Macedonia: US$26m
- Ukraine: US$22m
- Hungary: US$21m
- Slovakia: US$18m
- Croatia: US$16m
- Uzbekistan: US$15m
- India: US$14m
- Syria: US$13m
- Australia: US$11m
- Brazil: US$10m
- Slovenia: US$10m
- Czechia: US$9m
- Saudi Arabia: US$8m
- United Kingdom: US$7m
- Thailand: US$7m
- Ireland: US$6m
- Latvia: US$6m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$6m
- Lithuania: US$5m
- Singapore: US$4m
- Armenia: US$4m
- Kazakhstan: US$4m
- Denmark: US$4m
- Romania: US$3m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- Peru: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$2m
- Sweden: US$2m
- Mexico: US$1m
- Pakistan: US$1m
- Egypt: US$1m
- Russia: US$899k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$5mUS$5m+US$33m+US$168m+> US$438m
Imports: 218
- Germany: US$836m
- Indonesia: US$625m
- United Kingdom: US$588m
- Vietnam: US$528m
- Mexico: US$491m
- Brazil: US$448m
- India: US$438m
- Netherlands: US$378m
- Russia: US$359m
- Thailand: US$310m
- Taiwan: US$303m
- Spain: US$301m
- China: US$286m
- Philippines: US$256m
- Canada: US$255m
- United States: US$250m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$236m
- Saudi Arabia: US$213m
- France: US$211m
- Italy: US$195m
- United Arab Emirates: US$184m
- Colombia: US$168m
- Egypt: US$167m
- Belgium: US$155m
- Malaysia: US$152m
- Bangladesh: US$139m
- Romania: US$110m
- Sweden: US$104m
- Israel: US$100m
- Ireland: US$88m
- Czechia: US$87m
- Kazakhstan: US$82m
- Nepal: US$81m
- Denmark: US$77m
- Portugal: US$76m
- Singapore: US$75m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$73m
- Norway: US$72m
- Austria: US$71m
- Iraq: US$70m
- Ecuador: US$68m
- Peru: US$64m
- Guatemala: US$62m
- Finland: US$52m
- Poland: US$48m
- Belarus: US$47m
- Morocco: US$43m
- Slovakia: US$40m
- Dominican Republic: US$39m
- Hungary: US$37m
- Bulgaria: US$37m
- Nigeria: US$37m
- Uzbekistan: US$35m
- Estonia: US$33m
- Libya: US$33m
- Switzerland: US$32m
- Costa Rica: US$32m
- Kuwait: US$31m
- El Salvador: US$31m
- Qatar: US$30m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$2bn | 18.5% |
| 2 | United States | US$1bn | 10.7% |
| 3 |  Italy | US$1bn | 10.1% |
| 4 |  South Africa | US$873m | 7.8% |
| 5 |  Chile | US$797m | 7.1% |
| 6 | New Zealand | US$640m | 5.7% |
| 7 |  Netherlands | US$622m | 5.5% |
| 8 |  Poland | US$570m | 5.1% |
| 9 |  France | US$485m | 4.3% |
| 10 |  Belgium | US$433m | 3.9% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | US$836m | 7.4% |
| 2 |  Indonesia | US$625m | 5.6% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$588m | 5.2% |
| 4 |  Vietnam | US$528m | 4.7% |
| 5 | Mexico | US$491m | 4.4% |
| 6 | Brazil | US$448m | 4% |
| 7 |  India | US$438m | 3.9% |
| 8 | Netherlands | US$378m | 3.4% |
| 9 |  Russia | US$359m | 3.2% |
| 10 |  Thailand | US$310m | 2.8% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 0808 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 10% (average 7.8%).
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 0808 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 7.2%. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 0808 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 60.3%.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 0808 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 3 of them are duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 0808 into 27 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 8.5% (average 0.3%). 25 of them are duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 0808 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 0808 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 9%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 0808 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is 9%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 0808 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 6%.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 0808 covers 25 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 0808 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 4.8% and 17% (average 8.9%).
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 0808 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 10% and 25%. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 0808 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) all 24 lines under heading 0808 carry a specific or compound duty rather than a percentage.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 0808 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free. 4 of them are duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 0808 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 30% and 50%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 0808 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 0808 goods worth US$11bn (+10.9% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2bn), followed by the United States.
The biggest buyer was Germany, with imports of US$836m.
The United Kingdom ranked 41st among 147 exporters with US$7m.
The United Kingdom imported US$588m.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for apples, pears and quinces, fresh?
Apples, pears and quinces, fresh fall under HS heading 0808, part of chapter 08, in section II of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on apples, pears and quinces, fresh in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 0808 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 10%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on apples, pears and quinces, fresh in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 0808 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 7.2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most apples, pears and quinces, fresh?
China, with US$2bn in 2024 (18.5% of world exports).