HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0801.31 – Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell
HS code 0801.31 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell. It is used for raw cashew nuts (in shell), unprocessed cashews (in shell), dried cashews (in shell), cashew kernels (still in shell, before final processing) and green cashews (in shell).
What HS 0801.31 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- 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
Codes often confused with 0801.31
Common mistake. Crucially different from 080132 (shelled cashews) due to the significant processing required to remove the toxic shell and extract the edible kernel.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080131, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080131 in UN Comtrade data was Côte d'Ivoire, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 50% of world imports. Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 99% of its exports here ($497M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 29% of its imports here ($509M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Côte d'Ivoire $1.5B 35% of world exports
- 2 Ghana $580M 13% of world exports
- 3 Tanzania $399M 9.2% of world exports
Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 99% of its exports here ($497M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $2.1B 50% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$2.0B 48% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $12M 0.3% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 29% of its imports here ($509M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0801.31
Brazil does not split HS 0801.31: its NCM code is 0801.31.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 08.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0801.31
What is HS code 080131?
HS code 080131 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080131?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080131 in UN Comtrade data were Côte d'Ivoire ($1.5B, 35% of world exports), Ghana ($580M) and Tanzania ($399M). World exports came to about $4.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 99% of its exports here ($497M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 080131?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080131 in UN Comtrade data were India ($2.1B, 50% of world imports), Vietnam (about $2.0B) and China ($12M). World imports came to about $4.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 29% of its imports here ($509M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080131?
In Brazil, HS code 080131 is NCM 0801.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.