HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0802.62 – Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled
HS code 0802.62 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled. It is used for shelled raw macadamia nuts, roasted macadamia nuts, salted macadamia nuts, macadamia nut pieces and macadamia nut butter.
What HS 0802.62 covers
Macadamia nuts are a high-value commodity in the global nut trade, prized for their rich, buttery flavor and nutritional benefits. Major exporters include Australia, South Africa, and Kenya, where the climate is ideal for cultivation. Key importers are typically developed economies like the United States, Japan, and European Union countries, driven by consumer demand for healthy snacks, confectionery ingredients, and gourmet food products. The trade involves both bulk shipments to processors and packaged retail products. Quality control, particularly regarding moisture content and absence of defects, is crucial for maintaining market value. Sustainability practices in cultivation are also becoming increasingly important for ethical sourcing. The market sees fluctuations based on harvest yields, global demand, and currency exchange rates, making it a dynamic sector for agricultural traders.
- Covers
- Shelled raw macadamia nuts
- Roasted macadamia nuts
- Salted macadamia nuts
- Macadamia nut pieces
- Macadamia nut butter
- Chocolate-covered macadamia nuts
- Macadamia oil
- Examples
- Mauna Loa Macadamias
- Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
- Suncoast Gold Macadamias
- MacFarms
- Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut
Codes often confused with 0802.62
Common mistake. This code specifically covers shelled macadamia nuts. Unshelled macadamia nuts would fall under 080261, while other processed forms like flours or pastes might be classified elsewhere, such as 2008.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080262, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080262 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 South Africa $193M 36% of world exports
- 2 Kenya $96M 18% of world exports
- 3 Australia $84M 16% of world exports
World total: $534M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $115M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $77M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $41M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $502M 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 0802.62
Brazil does not split HS 0802.62: its NCM code is 0802.62.00.
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 0802.62
What is HS code 080262?
HS code 080262 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled. Macadamia nuts are a high-value commodity in the global nut trade, prized for their rich, buttery flavor and nutritional benefits. Major exporters include Australia, South Africa, and Kenya, where the climate is ideal for cultivation. Key importers are typically developed economies like the United States, Japan, and European Union countries, driven by consumer demand for healthy snacks, confectionery ingredients, and gourmet food products. The trade involves both bulk shipments to processors and packaged retail products. Quality control, particularly regarding moisture content and absence of defects, is crucial for maintaining market value. Sustainability practices in cultivation are also becoming increasingly important for ethical sourcing. The market sees fluctuations based on harvest yields, global demand, and currency exchange rates, making it a dynamic sector for agricultural traders.
What products fall under HS code 080262?
Shelled raw macadamia nuts, roasted macadamia nuts, salted macadamia nuts, macadamia nut pieces, macadamia nut butter, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, macadamia oil
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080262?
This code specifically covers shelled macadamia nuts. Unshelled macadamia nuts would fall under 080261, while other processed forms like flours or pastes might be classified elsewhere, such as 2008.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080262?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080262 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($193M, 36% of world exports), Kenya ($96M) and Australia ($84M). World exports came to about $534M, 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 080262?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080262 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($115M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($77M) and Japan ($41M). World imports came to about $502M, 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 080262 structured?
HS code 080262 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 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080262?
In Brazil, HS code 080262 is NCM 0802.62.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.