HS Code 08.01 – Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS code 0801 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. Heading 0801 covers 'Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.' This classification is highly specific, encompassing only these three types of widely traded nuts. The scope is broad regarding their physical state: they can be fresh or dried, and can be in their shell, shelled, or peeled. This allows for products ranging from whole fresh coconuts to shelled, dried cashew kernels to be classified here. However, it explicitly excludes any form of these nuts that has been further prepared or preserved beyond simple drying or roasting without added ingredients. Key sub-categories include fresh young coconuts, desiccated coconut, in-shell Brazil nuts, shelled Brazil nuts, raw cashew kernels (various grades), and roasted but unseasoned cashews. Proper classification under 0801 is critical for determining correct tariffs, applying phytosanitary regulations, and ensuring compliance with origin rules. These nuts are significant global commodities, used extensively in the food industry, as snacks, and for their oils. This heading is part of Chapter 8, 'Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons,' within Section II, 'Vegetable Products,' emphasizing their natural, edible form.

Fresh whole coconuts (in husk), fresh young coconuts (for drinking), dried desiccated coconut (unsweetened), dried coconut flakes (unsweetened), dried shredded coconut (unsweetened), fresh Brazil nuts (in shell), dried Brazil nuts (shelled), dried Brazil nut pieces, dried raw cashew nuts (shelled, whole), dried raw cashew nut halves, dried raw cashew nut pieces, dried roasted cashew nuts (unseasoned), dried roasted Brazil nuts (unseasoned), coconut meat (fresh, unsweetened), coconut water (fresh from coconut, not packaged), dried coconut chips (unsweetened), fresh cashew nuts (in shell - rare), cashew nut butts, cashew nut splits, cashew nut granules

The most common misclassification for products under 0801 is confusing them with other types of nuts found in 0802. It's crucial to remember that 0801 is exclusively for coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts. Another frequent error involves nuts that have undergone further preparation beyond simple drying or roasting. If these nuts are roasted and salted, sugared, spiced, or otherwise flavored (e.g., honey-roasted cashews), they fall under 2008 ('Nuts, peanuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved'). Additionally, industrial products like coconut copra (dried coconut meat for oil extraction) may sometimes be confused, but 0801 is generally for edible forms.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 0801 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $3.4B, 27% of world exports), Côte d'Ivoire ($2.2B) and Indonesia ($924M). World exports came to about $12.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 0801 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $2.3B, 19% of world imports), India ($2.2B) and the United States ($1.1B). World imports came to about $12.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

HS code 0801 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (01) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.