About HS Code 200819
This broad HS code encompasses a wide variety of prepared or preserved nuts and other seeds, with the key exclusion of ground-nuts (peanuts) unless they are part of a mixture. This category includes popular items like roasted almonds, salted cashews, honey-roasted pecans, pistachios, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds, often flavored or sweetened. These products are highly sought after as snacks, baking ingredients, and components of trail mixes and other food items. Importers include snack food manufacturers, confectioners, and large retail chains. Exporters are diverse, ranging from countries with native nut trees to those with advanced processing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve comprehensive allergen management, maintaining high quality standards for freshness and taste, and ensuring compliance with international food safety regulations.
Products Under This Code
Roasted almonds, Salted cashews, Honey roasted pecans, Spiced walnuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Mixed nuts (excluding ground-nuts), Pistachios
Real World Examples
Blue Diamond Almonds, Wonderful Pistachios, Emerald Nuts, Sahale Snacks, Kirkland Signature Mixed Nuts
Common Misclassification
This code covers all prepared nuts and seeds *except* ground-nuts (peanuts) which have their own code (200811), and raw nuts/seeds which are in Chapter 08 or 12.
Products Classified Under 2008.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
The US, Germany, and the UK are significant importers, while the US, Turkey, and Vietnam are major exporters of these prepared nuts and seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 200819?
HS code 200819 covers: Nuts and other seeds; whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures). This broad HS code encompasses a wide variety of prepared or preserved nuts and other seeds, with the key exclusion of ground-nuts (peanuts) unless they are part of a mixture. This category includes popular items like roasted almonds, salted cashews, honey-roasted pecans, pistachios, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds, often flavored or sweetened. These products are highly sought after as snacks, baking ingredients, and components of trail mixes and other food items. Importers include snack food manufacturers, confectioners, and large retail chains. Exporters are diverse, ranging from countries with native nut trees to those with advanced processing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve comprehensive allergen management, maintaining high quality standards for freshness and taste, and ensuring compliance with international food safety regulations.
What products fall under HS code 200819?
Roasted almonds, Salted cashews, Honey roasted pecans, Spiced walnuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Mixed nuts (excluding ground-nuts), Pistachios
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200819?
This code covers all prepared nuts and seeds *except* ground-nuts (peanuts) which have their own code (200811), and raw nuts/seeds which are in Chapter 08 or 12.
How is HS code 200819 structured?
HS code 200819 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.