HS Code 08.02 – Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS code 0802 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. Heading 0802 covers 'Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.' This classification serves as the 'catch-all' for all other edible tree nuts not specifically enumerated in heading 0801. Its scope includes a vast array of popular nuts such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, and macadamia nuts. Similar to 0801, these nuts can be fresh or dried, and may be in their shell, shelled, or peeled. The critical boundary remains the level of processing: only raw, simply dried, or unseasoned roasted forms are included. Any added ingredients (salt, sugar, spices) or further preparation moves them to other headings. Key sub-categories are defined by the specific nut type and its presentation (e.g., blanched almonds, walnut halves, in-shell pistachios). Proper classification is essential for accurate tariff application, adherence to agricultural import regulations, and compliance with food safety standards. These nuts are high-value commodities, integral to the snack food industry, confectionery, baking, and as healthy food ingredients. This heading is a vital part of Chapter 8, 'Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons,' within Section II, 'Vegetable Products,' underscoring their natural, edible state.

Fresh almonds (in shell), dried shelled almonds, blanched almonds, almond slivers, fresh walnuts (in shell), dried walnut halves, dried walnut pieces, fresh hazelnuts (in shell), dried shelled hazelnuts, roasted unseasoned hazelnuts, fresh pecans (in shell), dried pecan halves, dried pecan pieces, pistachios (in shell, roasted, unseasoned), dried shelled pistachios, macadamia nuts (shelled), pine nuts, fresh chestnuts, dried shelled chestnuts, kola nuts, areca nuts, ginkgo nuts, hickory nuts, shea nuts (for food use), beechnuts, pili nuts, water chestnuts (Trapa natans)

The primary misclassification issue for 0802 is distinguishing it from 0801; if the nut is a coconut, Brazil nut, or cashew, it *must* be classified under 0801. Another common error is with peanuts (1202), which are botanically legumes and have their own specific heading, despite being culinarily referred to as nuts. Furthermore, if nuts covered by 0802 are roasted and salted, sugared, spiced, or otherwise prepared beyond simple roasting (e.g., honey-roasted pecans, glazed walnuts), they move to heading 2008 ('Nuts, peanuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved'), as 0802 is strictly for raw or simply dried/roasted forms without added ingredients.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 0802 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10.6B, 43% of world exports), Türkiye ($1.9B) and China ($1.9B). World exports came to about $24.8B, 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 0802 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.0B, 12% of world imports), Italy ($2.3B) and India ($2.0B). World imports came to about $24.4B, 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 0802 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (02) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.