HS Code for Almond flour

Almond flour is classified under HS code 110630 because it falls under the category of "Flour, meal and powder; of the products of chapter 8." Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System specifically covers edible fruit and nuts, fresh or dried. Almonds are classified as edible nuts within Chapter 8. Therefore, when almonds are processed into flour, meal, or powder, they are appropriately classified under 110630. This classification distinguishes flours derived from fruits and nuts from those made from cereals (Chapter 10) or leguminous vegetables (other parts of Chapter 11), ensuring precise categorization based on the raw material source.

Products Included

• Almond flour
• Almond meal
• Almond powder
• Flour, meal, and powder of other edible nuts (e.g., hazelnut flour, walnut flour)
• Flour, meal, and powder of edible fruits (e.g., banana flour, apple flour)

Common Misclassification

Common misclassification can occur with HS code 1102, which covers cereal flours (e.g., wheat flour, rice flour). The key distinction is the source material: 110630 is for flours derived from fruits and nuts (Chapter 8), while 1102 is for flours from cereals (Chapter 10). Another point of confusion might be with 110610, which covers flour, meal, and powder of dried leguminous vegetables (e.g., pea flour, lentil flour). The difference lies in whether the source is a nut/fruit or a leguminous vegetable. Additionally, whole or shelled almonds (080211 or 080212) are distinct from their processed flour form.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Almond flour?

The HS code for almond flour is 110630, which covers flour, meal, and powder derived from the products of Chapter 8 (edible fruit and nuts).

What other products are classified under Chapter 8?

Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System includes a wide range of edible fruits and nuts, both fresh and dried. This encompasses common items such as apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, mangoes, as well as various nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, and Brazil nuts.