About HS Code 080131
This HS code pertains to cashew nuts that are fresh or dried and still in their shell. The trade of in-shell cashews is a critical part of the global cashew supply chain, often representing the raw material stage before the complex and hazardous shelling process. Importers are typically cashew processing facilities, which may be located in different countries than where the cashews are grown, due to labor costs or specialized machinery. Exporters are major cashew-producing nations in West Africa (e.g., Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana) and Southeast Asia (e.g., Vietnam, India). Key considerations in this trade include the quality of the raw nuts, moisture content, and efficient logistics for bulk transport. The value addition occurs significantly after these nuts are shelled and processed into edible kernels.
Products Under This Code
Raw cashew nuts (in shell), Unprocessed cashews (in shell), Dried cashews (in shell), Cashew kernels (still in shell, before final processing), Green cashews (in shell)
Real World Examples
Raw Cashew Nuts from Vietnam (in shell), African Cashew Nuts (in shell), Indian Cashew Nuts (in shell), Bulk In-Shell Cashews from Côte d'Ivoire
Common Misclassification
Crucially different from 080132 (shelled cashews) due to the significant processing required to remove the toxic shell and extract the edible kernel.
Products Classified Under 0801.31
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Vietnam, India, and Côte d'Ivoire are major producers and exporters of in-shell cashews, often for processing in other countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 080131?
HS code 080131 covers: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell. This HS code pertains to cashew nuts that are fresh or dried and still in their shell. The trade of in-shell cashews is a critical part of the global cashew supply chain, often representing the raw material stage before the complex and hazardous shelling process. Importers are typically cashew processing facilities, which may be located in different countries than where the cashews are grown, due to labor costs or specialized machinery. Exporters are major cashew-producing nations in West Africa (e.g., Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana) and Southeast Asia (e.g., Vietnam, India). Key considerations in this trade include the quality of the raw nuts, moisture content, and efficient logistics for bulk transport. The value addition occurs significantly after these nuts are shelled and processed into edible kernels.
What products fall under HS code 080131?
Raw cashew nuts (in shell), Unprocessed cashews (in shell), Dried cashews (in shell), Cashew kernels (still in shell, before final processing), Green cashews (in shell)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080131?
Crucially different from 080132 (shelled cashews) due to the significant processing required to remove the toxic shell and extract the edible kernel.
How is HS code 080131 structured?
HS code 080131 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.