HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0802.61 – Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell

HS code 0802.61 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell. It is used for raw in-shell macadamia nuts, dried in-shell macadamia nuts, organic in-shell macadamia nuts, hawaiian in-shell macadamia nuts and australian in-shell macadamia nuts.

What HS 0802.61 covers

This HS code covers macadamia nuts that are still in their hard outer shell, whether fresh or dried. In-shell macadamia nuts are considered a premium and specialty nut, known for their rich, buttery flavor and challenging shell. Australia and South Africa are the leading global producers and exporters, with Hawaii (USA) also being a significant origin. Major importing countries include Japan, the United States, and Germany, where they are either consumed as a gourmet snack or imported for specialized industrial shelling and processing. Trade in in-shell macadamia nuts requires robust quality control due to their high oil content, which makes them susceptible to rancidity. The difficulty in cracking the shell often means they are traded to processors with specialized equipment, making this a niche but high-value commodity.

Covers
  • Raw in-shell macadamia nuts
  • Dried in-shell macadamia nuts
  • Organic in-shell macadamia nuts
  • Hawaiian in-shell macadamia nuts
  • Australian in-shell macadamia nuts
Examples
  • Mauna Loa (sources in-shell for processing)
  • Hawaiian Host (sources in-shell)
  • Australian Macadamia Nuts (in shell)
  • South African Macadamia Nuts (in shell)

Codes often confused with 0802.61

Common mistake. Could be confused with 080262 (shelled macadamia nuts) if the 'in shell' detail is missed, or with other in-shell nuts like pecans (080290) due to general appearance.

0802.62Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled

Top exporters and importers of HS code 080261, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080261 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% 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. 1 South Africa $100M
  2. 2 Australia $66M
  3. 3 Zimbabwe* ~$15M

World total: $218M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $160M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$40M
  3. 3 South Africa $20M

World total: $243M 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 0802.61

Brazil does not split HS 0802.61: its NCM code is 0802.61.00.

  1. 0802.61.00 Macadamia nuts in shellCom casca

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 0802.61

What is HS code 080261?

HS code 080261 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell. This HS code covers macadamia nuts that are still in their hard outer shell, whether fresh or dried. In-shell macadamia nuts are considered a premium and specialty nut, known for their rich, buttery flavor and challenging shell. Australia and South Africa are the leading global producers and exporters, with Hawaii (USA) also being a significant origin. Major importing countries include Japan, the United States, and Germany, where they are either consumed as a gourmet snack or imported for specialized industrial shelling and processing. Trade in in-shell macadamia nuts requires robust quality control due to their high oil content, which makes them susceptible to rancidity. The difficulty in cracking the shell often means they are traded to processors with specialized equipment, making this a niche but high-value commodity.

What products fall under HS code 080261?

Raw in-shell macadamia nuts, dried in-shell macadamia nuts, organic in-shell macadamia nuts, Hawaiian in-shell macadamia nuts, Australian in-shell macadamia nuts

What are common misclassifications for HS code 080261?

Could be confused with 080262 (shelled macadamia nuts) if the 'in shell' detail is missed, or with other in-shell nuts like pecans (080290) due to general appearance.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080261?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080261 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($100M, 46% of world exports), Australia ($66M) and Zimbabwe (about $15M). World exports came to about $218M, 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 080261?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080261 in UN Comtrade data were China ($160M, 66% of world imports), Vietnam (about $40M) and South Africa ($20M). World imports came to about $243M, 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 080261 structured?

HS code 080261 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 (61) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080261?

In Brazil, HS code 080261 is NCM 0802.61.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.