HS Code 0802
Fresh or Dried Edible Nuts
HS code 0802 covers a specific range of edible nuts, fresh or dried, including almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, whether or not they are shelled or peeled.
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HS Code 0802 — Fresh or Dried Edible Nuts
This code covers a wide variety of edible nuts that are fresh or dried, including almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts, and pistachios. These items can be presented in their shells or shelled/peeled, but they must not be roasted, salted, or further processed.
What's included
- Almonds
- Hazelnuts (filberts)
- Walnuts
- Chestnuts (Castanea spp.)
- Pistachios
- Macadamia nuts
- Kola nuts
- Areca nuts
What's excluded
- Coconuts → use
0801(Classified separately under the first heading of Chapter 8.) - Roasted almonds → use
2008(Processing beyond drying or shelling moves goods to prepared foods.)
Common examples
- Shelled California walnuts
- In-shell Italian hazelnuts
- Dried Turkish pistachios
- Raw peeled almonds
Frequently asked questions
Are salted nuts included in HS 0802?
No, adding salt or roasting changes the classification to Chapter 20 for prepared foodstuffs.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Aflatoxin testing results are frequently required for nuts originating from specific regions.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United States, Turkey, Vietnam
- Top importers: Germany, China, India
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Key takeaway
Covers most tree nuts in their raw state; any roasting or seasoning moves them to Chapter 20.
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