HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0802.51 – Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell
HS code 0802.51 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell. It is used for raw in-shell pistachios, roasted in-shell pistachios, salted in-shell pistachios, organic in-shell pistachios and natural open in-shell pistachios.
What HS 0802.51 covers
This HS code covers pistachios that are still in their shell, whether fresh or dried. In-shell pistachios are a highly popular snack globally, often roasted and salted. The United States, Iran, and Turkey are the dominant producers and exporters, benefiting from ideal growing conditions. Major importing countries include China, Germany, and India, where they are consumed as a snack or used in traditional sweets. International trade in in-shell pistachios involves careful grading based on size, shell opening, and color, as well as stringent food safety checks, particularly for aflatoxin levels. Branding and marketing play a significant role in this competitive market, with consumer preferences often dictating demand for specific origins or processing styles.
- Covers
- Raw in-shell pistachios
- Roasted in-shell pistachios
- Salted in-shell pistachios
- Organic in-shell pistachios
- Natural open in-shell pistachios
- Red in-shell pistachios
- Examples
- Wonderful Pistachios (in shell)
- Setton Farms Pistachios (in shell)
- Fiddyment Farms Pistachios (in shell)
- Iranian In-Shell Pistachios
Codes often confused with 0802.51
Common mistake. Could be confused with 080252 (shelled pistachios) if the 'in shell' detail is missed, or with other in-shell nuts like almonds (080211).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080251, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080251 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% 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 $2.3B 69% of world exports
- 2 Iran* ~$366M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Türkiye $145M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$471M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $416M 12% of world imports
- 3 China $285M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 0802.51
Brazil does not split HS 0802.51: its NCM code is 0802.51.00.
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 0802.51
What is HS code 080251?
HS code 080251 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell. This HS code covers pistachios that are still in their shell, whether fresh or dried. In-shell pistachios are a highly popular snack globally, often roasted and salted. The United States, Iran, and Turkey are the dominant producers and exporters, benefiting from ideal growing conditions. Major importing countries include China, Germany, and India, where they are consumed as a snack or used in traditional sweets. International trade in in-shell pistachios involves careful grading based on size, shell opening, and color, as well as stringent food safety checks, particularly for aflatoxin levels. Branding and marketing play a significant role in this competitive market, with consumer preferences often dictating demand for specific origins or processing styles.
What products fall under HS code 080251?
Raw in-shell pistachios, roasted in-shell pistachios, salted in-shell pistachios, organic in-shell pistachios, natural open in-shell pistachios, red in-shell pistachios
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080251?
Could be confused with 080252 (shelled pistachios) if the 'in shell' detail is missed, or with other in-shell nuts like almonds (080211).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080251?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080251 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 69% of world exports), Iran (about $366M) and Türkiye ($145M). World exports came to about $3.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 080251?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080251 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $471M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($416M) and China ($285M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 080251 structured?
HS code 080251 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080251?
In Brazil, HS code 080251 is NCM 0802.51.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.