Product classification
HS code for Chestnuts: 0802.42
Nuts, edible, chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of chestnuts under HS 0802.42
Chestnuts are classified under HS code 0802.42 based on the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) and the specific structure of Chapter 8, which covers edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0802 is reserved for 'Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.' Within this heading, the 42 subheading specifically identifies chestnuts of the genus Castanea that have had their outer shells removed. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the nuts are fresh or dried, provided they have not been cooked or otherwise prepared by processes such as roasting or sugar-infusion, which would shift the classification to Chapter 20. The determination of this code relies on the botanical identification of the product as belonging to the Castanea species and the physical state of being 'shelled,' which distinguishes it from the 'in shell' variety classified under 0802.41.
- Covers
- Shelled fresh chestnuts (Castanea spp.)
- Shelled dried chestnuts
- Blanched chestnuts with the pellicle removed
- Whole or broken shelled chestnuts without added sugar or salt
- Also under 0802.42
- Clement Faugier (marrons glacés, uses shelled chestnuts as base)
- Trader Joe's Shelled Chestnuts
- European Shelled Chestnuts
- Chinese Shelled Chestnuts
Codes often confused with 0802.42
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 0802.42 and 0802.41. The latter is strictly for chestnuts 'in shell.' Importers often confuse these when the product is partially processed. Additionally, roasted chestnuts are frequently misclassified here, but they must be declared under 2008.19 as prepared nuts. Water chestnuts, despite the name, are not nuts but tubers and are classified under 0714.90 or 2005.99 depending on their preparation state.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080242 (the code used for chestnuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080242 (the code used for chestnuts) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% 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 080242, not only chestnuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $14M 32% of world exports
- 2 Italy $11M 24% of world exports
- 3 France $8.5M 19% of world exports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $15M 21% of world imports
- 2 Spain $11M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $9.7M 13% of world imports
World total: $73M 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 chestnuts
Brazil classifies chestnuts under NCM 0802.42.00: HS 0802.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chestnuts
What is the HS code for Chestnuts?
The HS code for Chestnuts is 080242 (Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for shelled chestnuts, fresh or dried, is 0802.42. If they are still in their shell, the code is 0802.41.
How do I classify Chestnuts for customs?
Chestnuts is classified under HS code 080242 — Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are dried chestnuts classified differently than fresh ones?
No, HS code 0802.42 covers both fresh and dried shelled chestnuts, provided no further processing like roasting or preservation in syrup has occurred.
Which countries are the top exporters of chestnuts (HS 080242)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080242 (the code used for chestnuts) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($14M, 32% of world exports), Italy ($11M) and France ($8.5M). World exports came to about $45M, 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 chestnuts (HS 080242)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080242 (the code used for chestnuts) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($15M, 21% of world imports), Spain ($11M) and France ($9.7M). World imports came to about $73M, 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 Chestnuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080242 for Chestnuts 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 chestnuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, chestnuts (HS 080242) is classified under NCM 0802.42.00.