HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2008.11 – Nuts; ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
HS code 2008.11 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts, ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. It is used for roasted peanuts, salted peanuts, honey roasted peanuts, peanut butter (if just peanuts + sugar/salt) and dry roasted peanuts.
What HS 2008.11 covers
This specific HS code covers ground-nuts (peanuts) that have undergone preparation or preservation, potentially with added sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit. This includes a wide array of products such as roasted, salted, honey-roasted, or otherwise processed peanuts, but explicitly excludes raw peanuts, which fall under Chapter 12. The global trade in prepared peanuts is substantial, fueled by their immense popularity as snacks, their use as ingredients in confectionery, and their role in various cuisines worldwide. Importers are typically snack food companies, confectioners, and retail distributors. Exporters are often major peanut-producing countries with well-established processing industries. Critical trade considerations include stringent quality control for aflatoxins, consistency in roasting, and accurate allergen labeling.
- Covers
- Roasted peanuts
- Salted peanuts
- Honey roasted peanuts
- Peanut butter (if just peanuts + sugar/salt)
- Dry roasted peanuts
- Spiced peanuts
- Examples
Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts, Skippy Peanut Butter, Jif Peanut Butter, Mr. Peanut, Fisher Roasted Peanuts
Codes often confused with 2008.11
Common mistake. This code is specifically for *ground-nuts* (peanuts); other nuts fall under 200819, and raw peanuts are in Chapter 12 (e.g., 120242).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200811, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200811 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 8.6% 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 China $638M 26% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $391M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $233M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $189M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 United States $185M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $158M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 2008.11
Brazil does not split HS 2008.11: its NCM code is 2008.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 20.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2008.11
What is HS code 200811?
HS code 200811 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nuts; ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit. This specific HS code covers ground-nuts (peanuts) that have undergone preparation or preservation, potentially with added sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit. This includes a wide array of products such as roasted, salted, honey-roasted, or otherwise processed peanuts, but explicitly excludes raw peanuts, which fall under Chapter 12. The global trade in prepared peanuts is substantial, fueled by their immense popularity as snacks, their use as ingredients in confectionery, and their role in various cuisines worldwide. Importers are typically snack food companies, confectioners, and retail distributors. Exporters are often major peanut-producing countries with well-established processing industries. Critical trade considerations include stringent quality control for aflatoxins, consistency in roasting, and accurate allergen labeling.
What products fall under HS code 200811?
Roasted peanuts, Salted peanuts, Honey roasted peanuts, Peanut butter (if just peanuts + sugar/salt), Dry roasted peanuts, Spiced peanuts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200811?
This code is specifically for *ground-nuts* (peanuts); other nuts fall under 200819, and raw peanuts are in Chapter 12 (e.g., 120242).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200811?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200811 in UN Comtrade data were China ($638M, 26% of world exports), the Netherlands ($391M) and the United States ($233M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 200811?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200811 in UN Comtrade data were France ($189M, 8.6% of world imports), the United States ($185M) and Germany ($158M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 200811 structured?
HS code 200811 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200811?
In Brazil, HS code 200811 is NCM 2008.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.