HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0802.70 – Nuts, edible; kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
HS code 0802.70 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. It is used for fresh kola nuts, dried kola nuts, peeled kola nuts, whole kola nuts and ground kola nut powder.
What HS 0802.70 covers
Kola nuts, derived from the Cola tree, hold significant cultural and economic importance, particularly in West Africa where they are indigenous. They are primarily traded for their stimulant properties, containing caffeine, and are used in traditional ceremonies, as a social custom, and in the production of certain beverages. The international trade of kola nuts is largely driven by demand from African diaspora communities globally, as well as by pharmaceutical and food industries looking for natural caffeine sources or flavorings. Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire are prominent producers and exporters. Importers are often countries with large West African populations, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. The trade often involves small-scale farmers and informal networks, making quality standardization and supply chain transparency key challenges.
- Covers
- Fresh kola nuts
- Dried kola nuts
- Peeled kola nuts
- Whole kola nuts
- Ground kola nut powder
- Kola nut extract
- Examples
- Coca-Cola (historically)
- Pepsi (historically)
- various traditional African markets
- herbal supplement brands
Codes often confused with 0802.70
Common mistake. This code is specific to kola nuts. Other edible nuts are classified under different codes within Chapter 08, and extracts for beverages might be confused with 2101.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080270, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080270 in UN Comtrade data was Côte d'Ivoire, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% 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 Côte d'Ivoire $3.1M 40% of world exports
- 2 Jamaica $2.0M 26% of world exports
- 3 Cameroon* ~$776K 10.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $7.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $10M 43% of world imports
- 2 France $7.3M 31% of world imports
- 3 Burkina Faso* ~$1.2M 5.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $23M 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 0802.70
Brazil does not split HS 0802.70: its NCM code is 0802.70.00.
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 0802.70
What is HS code 080270?
HS code 080270 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. Kola nuts, derived from the Cola tree, hold significant cultural and economic importance, particularly in West Africa where they are indigenous. They are primarily traded for their stimulant properties, containing caffeine, and are used in traditional ceremonies, as a social custom, and in the production of certain beverages. The international trade of kola nuts is largely driven by demand from African diaspora communities globally, as well as by pharmaceutical and food industries looking for natural caffeine sources or flavorings. Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire are prominent producers and exporters. Importers are often countries with large West African populations, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. The trade often involves small-scale farmers and informal networks, making quality standardization and supply chain transparency key challenges.
What products fall under HS code 080270?
Fresh kola nuts, dried kola nuts, peeled kola nuts, whole kola nuts, ground kola nut powder, kola nut extract
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080270?
This code is specific to kola nuts. Other edible nuts are classified under different codes within Chapter 08, and extracts for beverages might be confused with 2101.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080270?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080270 in UN Comtrade data were Côte d'Ivoire ($3.1M, 40% of world exports), Jamaica ($2.0M) and Cameroon (about $776K). World exports came to about $7.8M, 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 080270?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080270 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10M, 43% of world imports), France ($7.3M) and Burkina Faso (about $1.2M). World imports came to about $23M, 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 080270 structured?
HS code 080270 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 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080270?
In Brazil, HS code 080270 is NCM 0802.70.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.