Product classification
HS code for Brazil nuts in shell: 0801.21
Nuts, edible, brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Classification of brazil nuts in shell under HS 0801.21
Brazil nuts in shell are classified under HS code 0801.21. This code is situated within Chapter 8, which encompasses edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. The classification 0801.21 is specific to the species Bertholletia excelsa. To qualify for this code, the nuts must be presented with their outer woody endocarp (the shell) intact. The Harmonized System distinguishes between nuts that are fresh or dried; however, both states fall under this same subheading. The primary requirement for classification in Chapter 8 is that the product has not been cooked, roasted, or otherwise prepared beyond simple preservation methods like drying or cleaning. The inclusion of the shell is a critical factor, as the removal of the shell changes the physical characteristics and the subsequent tariff treatment of the commodity. These nuts are typically harvested from the wild in the Amazon rainforest and exported in bulk for further processing or direct retail sale.
- Covers
- Fresh Brazil nuts with shells intact
- Dried Brazil nuts in shell
- Bulk raw Brazil nuts in shell for industrial cracking
- Retail-ready whole Brazil nuts in shell
- Also under 0801.21
- Terrasoul Superfoods Organic Brazil Nuts (in shell)
- Bulk Brazil Nuts (in shell) from specialty stores
- Amazonian Brazil Nuts
- Nuts.com In-Shell Brazil Nuts
Codes often confused with 0801.21
Common mistake. Brazil nuts in shell (0801.21) are often confused with shelled Brazil nuts, which fall under HS code 0801.22. Another common error is classifying them under 2008.19 if they have been roasted, salted, or sugar-coated, as Chapter 20 covers prepared or preserved nuts. Importers sometimes also confuse them with other tropical nuts like Cashews (0801.31) or Macadamia nuts (0802.61), which have their own specific subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080121 (the code used for brazil nuts in shell), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080121 (the code used for brazil nuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 39% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 080121, not only brazil nuts in shell.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $11M 52% of world exports
- 2 Ghana $6.8M 31% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $815K 3.8% of world exports
World total: $22M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Peru* ~$9.7M 39% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$5.3M 21% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $2.6M 10% of world imports
World total: $25M 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 brazil nuts in shell
Brazil classifies brazil nuts in shell under NCM 0801.21.00: HS 0801.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brazil nuts in shell
What is the HS code for Brazil nuts in shell?
The HS code for Brazil nuts in shell is 080121 (Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell). The specific HS code for fresh or dried Brazil nuts in their shell is 0801.21.
How do I classify Brazil nuts in shell for customs?
Brazil nuts in shell is classified under HS code 080121 — Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are roasted Brazil nuts in shell classified here?
No, roasted nuts are considered prepared food and are classified under HS code 2008.19, regardless of whether the shell is present.
Which countries are the top exporters of brazil nuts in shell (HS 080121)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080121 (the code used for brazil nuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($11M, 52% of world exports), Ghana ($6.8M) and the Netherlands ($815K). World exports came to about $22M, 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 brazil nuts in shell (HS 080121)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080121 (the code used for brazil nuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $9.7M, 39% of world imports), Vietnam (about $5.3M) and France ($2.6M). World imports came to about $25M, 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.
Is the HS code for Brazil nuts in shell the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080121 for Brazil nuts in shell is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for brazil nuts in shell in Brazil?
In Brazil, brazil nuts in shell (HS 080121) is classified under NCM 0801.21.00.