HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2008.19 – Nuts and other seeds; whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)
HS code 2008.19 is the 6-digit subheading for nuts and other seeds, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures). It is used for roasted almonds, salted cashews, honey roasted pecans, spiced walnuts and pumpkin seeds.
What HS 2008.19 covers
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.
- Covers
- Roasted almonds
- Salted cashews
- Honey roasted pecans
- Spiced walnuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Mixed nuts (excluding ground-nuts)
- Pistachios
- Examples
- Blue Diamond Almonds
- Wonderful Pistachios
- Emerald Nuts
- Sahale Snacks
- Kirkland Signature Mixed Nuts
Codes often confused with 2008.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200819, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200819 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 Vietnam* ~$1.2B 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Türkiye $1.1B 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $767M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $8.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $945M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $758M 10% of world imports
- 3 China $755M 10% of world imports
World total: $7.5B 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 2008.19
Brazil does not split HS 2008.19: its NCM code is 2008.19.00.
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 2008.19
What is HS code 200819?
HS code 200819 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200819?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200819 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $1.2B, 15% of world exports), Türkiye ($1.1B) and the United States ($767M). World exports came to about $8.0B, 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 200819?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200819 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($945M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($758M) and China ($755M). World imports came to about $7.5B, 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.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200819?
In Brazil, HS code 200819 is NCM 2008.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.