0809.10.00.00 - Apricots

This HTS category, 0809.10.00.00, specifically covers fresh apricots. Apricots are the fleshy, golden-orange fruit of the *Prunus armeniaca* tree, characterized by their velvety skin and sweet, slightly tart flavor. This classification is intended for whole, unprocessed apricots intended for fresh consumption.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings within heading 0809. While all fall under the broad umbrella of stone fruits, 0809.10.00.00 is exclusively for apricots. Cherries, classified under 0809.20, are smaller, typically red or dark-colored fruits with a single hard stone and a distinct sweet or tart taste. Peaches and nectarines (0809.30) are larger, with fuzzy or smooth skin respectively, and a deeply furrowed stone. Plums and sloes (0809.40) are generally smaller than apricots and possess a smooth skin, with a wide range of colors and flavor profiles from very sweet to intensely tart.

As a leaf node, 0809.10.00.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on the accurate identification of the commodity as fresh apricots. This includes fruits that may be lightly bruised or imperfect but are otherwise suitable for consumption. Processed forms of apricots, such as dried, canned, or pureed, would be classified under different HTS headings.