0804.20 - Figs:

This HTS category, 0804.20, specifically classifies fresh or dried figs. It encompasses all varieties of figs, regardless of whether they are presented in their natural state or have undergone drying processes. The key characteristic for inclusion in this subheading is the botanical identity as a fig.

While its parent category, 0804, covers a broader range of fruits including dates, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens, this subheading narrows the focus solely to figs. It distinguishes itself from sibling categories such as 0804.10 (Dates) by the distinct botanical and physical characteristics of figs compared to dates, and from 0804.30 (Pineapples) and 0804.40 (Avocados) due to their unique fruit types. Similarly, it is separate from 0804.50, which groups guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens.

Within this category for figs, further subdivisions may exist to differentiate based on specific presentations. For instance, the existence of a "Whole" subheading (0804.20.10.00, not listed here as a direct child but a common structure) would distinguish between figs presented in their entirety and those processed or cut. The "Other" subheading (0804.20.80.00) is typically used for figs that do not fit into more specific sub-classifications, such as processed figs, fig pastes, or figs prepared in a manner not otherwise specified.