HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0801.32 – Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
HS code 0801.32 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled. It is used for raw cashew kernels, roasted cashews, salted cashews, cashew pieces and organic cashews (shelled).
What HS 0801.32 covers
This HS code covers cashew nuts that are fresh or dried and have been shelled, representing the widely consumed edible kernels. Shelled cashews are incredibly popular globally, used extensively as snacks, in cooking, confectionery, and as ingredients in various food products like cashew butter and plant-based milks. Importers include major food retailers, snack manufacturers, and food service companies across North America, Europe, and Asia. Exporters are primarily Vietnam and India, which are leading processors, alongside other cashew-producing nations. The trade involves various grades (e.g., W180, W240, splits) based on size and integrity, with strict quality control for moisture, breakage, and absence of defects. The convenience and versatility of shelled cashews drive their high demand in international markets.
- Covers
- Raw cashew kernels
- Roasted cashews
- Salted cashews
- Cashew pieces
- Organic cashews (shelled)
- Cashew butter ingredients
- Blanched cashews
- Examples
- Planters Cashews
- Kirkland Signature Cashews
- Trader Joe's Roasted & Salted Cashews
- Whole Foods Market Cashew Kernels
- NOW Foods Raw Cashews
Codes often confused with 0801.32
Common mistake. Distinct from 080131 (in-shell cashews) and other shelled nuts like 080290 (other nuts, shelled), requiring careful identification of the specific nut.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080132, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080132 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$3.2B 61% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Côte d'Ivoire $624M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $314M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $859M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $625M 13% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $357M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $4.9B 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 0801.32
Brazil does not split HS 0801.32: its NCM code is 0801.32.00.
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 0801.32
What is HS code 080132?
HS code 080132 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled. This HS code covers cashew nuts that are fresh or dried and have been shelled, representing the widely consumed edible kernels. Shelled cashews are incredibly popular globally, used extensively as snacks, in cooking, confectionery, and as ingredients in various food products like cashew butter and plant-based milks. Importers include major food retailers, snack manufacturers, and food service companies across North America, Europe, and Asia. Exporters are primarily Vietnam and India, which are leading processors, alongside other cashew-producing nations. The trade involves various grades (e.g., W180, W240, splits) based on size and integrity, with strict quality control for moisture, breakage, and absence of defects. The convenience and versatility of shelled cashews drive their high demand in international markets.
What products fall under HS code 080132?
Raw cashew kernels, Roasted cashews, Salted cashews, Cashew pieces, Organic cashews (shelled), Cashew butter ingredients, Blanched cashews
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080132?
Distinct from 080131 (in-shell cashews) and other shelled nuts like 080290 (other nuts, shelled), requiring careful identification of the specific nut.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080132?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080132 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $3.2B, 61% of world exports), Côte d'Ivoire ($624M) and the Netherlands ($314M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 080132?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080132 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($859M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($625M) and the Netherlands ($357M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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.
How is HS code 080132 structured?
HS code 080132 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080132?
In Brazil, HS code 080132 is NCM 0801.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.