HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0802.80 – Nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
HS code 0802.80 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, edible, areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. It is used for fresh areca nuts, dried whole areca nuts, split areca nuts, sliced areca nuts and processed betel quid ingredients.
What HS 0802.80 covers
Areca nuts, commonly known as betel nuts, are a widely traded commodity, especially across Asia, where they are chewed for their mild stimulant effects, often wrapped in betel leaves with other ingredients. This practice is deeply embedded in the cultural traditions of many Asian countries. The international trade is dominated by producers like India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, which cultivate the areca palm extensively. Major importers include countries where betel chewing is prevalent, such as Myanmar, Thailand, and Pakistan, as well as countries with significant South and Southeast Asian diaspora populations. The trade involves both raw, unprocessed nuts and various dried or processed forms. Challenges include ensuring quality consistency, managing pest control, and navigating varying regulations related to their consumption, which is increasingly scrutinized for health reasons.
- Covers
- Fresh areca nuts
- Dried whole areca nuts
- Split areca nuts
- Sliced areca nuts
- Processed betel quid ingredients
- Areca nut powder
- Examples
- Various local Asian brands of "paan" or betel quid
- traditional markets in India
- Indonesia
- Myanmar
Codes often confused with 0802.80
Common mistake. This code is exclusively for areca nuts. Other edible nuts are classified elsewhere in Chapter 08, and highly processed forms might fall under different chapters, such as 2106 for food preparations.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080280, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080280 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 31% 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 Indonesia $282M 44% of world exports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$90M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Sri Lanka $70M 11% of world exports
World total: $638M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $178M 31% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$114M 20% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Iran* ~$93M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $571M 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 0802.80
Brazil does not split HS 0802.80: its NCM code is 0802.80.00.
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 0802.80
What is HS code 080280?
HS code 080280 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. Areca nuts, commonly known as betel nuts, are a widely traded commodity, especially across Asia, where they are chewed for their mild stimulant effects, often wrapped in betel leaves with other ingredients. This practice is deeply embedded in the cultural traditions of many Asian countries. The international trade is dominated by producers like India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, which cultivate the areca palm extensively. Major importers include countries where betel chewing is prevalent, such as Myanmar, Thailand, and Pakistan, as well as countries with significant South and Southeast Asian diaspora populations. The trade involves both raw, unprocessed nuts and various dried or processed forms. Challenges include ensuring quality consistency, managing pest control, and navigating varying regulations related to their consumption, which is increasingly scrutinized for health reasons.
What products fall under HS code 080280?
Fresh areca nuts, dried whole areca nuts, split areca nuts, sliced areca nuts, processed betel quid ingredients, areca nut powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080280?
This code is exclusively for areca nuts. Other edible nuts are classified elsewhere in Chapter 08, and highly processed forms might fall under different chapters, such as 2106 for food preparations.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080280?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080280 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($282M, 44% of world exports), Bangladesh (about $90M) and Sri Lanka ($70M). World exports came to about $638M, 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 080280?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080280 in UN Comtrade data were India ($178M, 31% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $114M) and Iran (about $93M). World imports came to about $571M, 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 080280 structured?
HS code 080280 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080280?
In Brazil, HS code 080280 is NCM 0802.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.