HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0802.12 – Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled
HS code 0802.12 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, almonds, fresh or dried, shelled. It is used for raw shelled almonds, blanched shelled almonds, roasted shelled almonds, sliced almonds and slivered almonds.
What HS 0802.12 covers
This HS code covers almonds that have been removed from their hard outer shell, whether fresh or dried. These shelled almonds are a significant commodity in international trade, valued for their versatility as a snack, baking ingredient, and component in various food products like almond milk and butter. Major exporters include the United States, Spain, and Australia, benefiting from suitable climates for almond cultivation. Key importers are countries with large food processing industries and high consumer demand for healthy snacks, such as India, Germany, and China. Trade in shelled almonds involves strict quality control, including moisture content, size grading, and absence of foreign matter, to meet diverse market requirements. The global demand is often influenced by health trends promoting plant-based diets and natural ingredients, making this a dynamic and high-value agricultural product.
- Covers
- Raw shelled almonds
- Blanched shelled almonds
- Roasted shelled almonds
- Sliced almonds
- Slivered almonds
- Almond flour
- Almond meal
- Examples
- Blue Diamond Almonds
- Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds
- Kirkland Signature Shelled Almonds
- Trader Joe's Raw Shelled Almonds
Codes often confused with 0802.12
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 080211 (almonds in shell) if the 'shelled' status is not clearly identified, or with 200819 (prepared almonds) if they have undergone further processing like salting or flavoring.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080212, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080212 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 United States $4.4B 63% of world exports
- 2 Spain $859M 12% of world exports
- 3 Australia $543M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $7.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $813M 12% of world imports
- 2 Spain $549M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Italy $507M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $6.9B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0802.12
Brazil does not split HS 0802.12: its NCM code is 0802.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 08.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0802.12
What is HS code 080212?
HS code 080212 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled. This HS code covers almonds that have been removed from their hard outer shell, whether fresh or dried. These shelled almonds are a significant commodity in international trade, valued for their versatility as a snack, baking ingredient, and component in various food products like almond milk and butter. Major exporters include the United States, Spain, and Australia, benefiting from suitable climates for almond cultivation. Key importers are countries with large food processing industries and high consumer demand for healthy snacks, such as India, Germany, and China. Trade in shelled almonds involves strict quality control, including moisture content, size grading, and absence of foreign matter, to meet diverse market requirements. The global demand is often influenced by health trends promoting plant-based diets and natural ingredients, making this a dynamic and high-value agricultural product.
What products fall under HS code 080212?
Raw shelled almonds, blanched shelled almonds, roasted shelled almonds, sliced almonds, slivered almonds, almond flour, almond meal
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080212?
This code can be confused with 080211 (almonds in shell) if the 'shelled' status is not clearly identified, or with 200819 (prepared almonds) if they have undergone further processing like salting or flavoring.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080212?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080212 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.4B, 63% of world exports), Spain ($859M) and Australia ($543M). World exports came to about $7.0B, 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 080212?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080212 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($813M, 12% of world imports), Spain ($549M) and Italy ($507M). World imports came to about $6.9B, 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 080212 structured?
HS code 080212 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080212?
In Brazil, HS code 080212 is NCM 0802.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.