Product classification

HS code for Chestnuts in shell: 0802.41

Nuts, edible, chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell.

Classification of chestnuts in shell under HS 0802.41

Chestnuts in their shell are classified under HS code 0802.41. This classification is found in Chapter 8, which covers edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0802 is the general category for "Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled," excluding those specifically listed in heading 0801 (such as coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews). The subheading 0802.41 is specifically assigned to chestnuts of the genus Castanea. The "in shell" designation is a primary requirement for this code. This classification applies to chestnuts that are either fresh or have been dried to facilitate storage or transport, provided they have not undergone any further processing. The nuts must remain in their natural hard outer casing. Once the shell is removed, the product is reclassified under a different subheading. This code is essential for agricultural trade monitoring and is often subject to specific phytosanitary inspections to prevent the spread of pests like the chestnut weevil. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the chestnuts are intended for direct consumption or for industrial processing into flour or paste.

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  • Fresh chestnuts in shell
  • Dried chestnuts in shell
  • Raw chestnuts for roasting
  • Castanea sativa in shell
  • Castanea mollissima in shell
  • Castanea dentata in shell
Also under 0802.41
  • Marrone (Italian chestnuts)
  • Chinese Chestnuts (in shell)
  • Korean Chestnuts (in shell)
  • local street vendor roasted chestnuts (raw material)

Codes often confused with 0802.41

Common mistake. Chestnuts in shell are frequently misclassified under 0802.42, which is the specific code for shelled chestnuts. Another common error is confusing them with water chestnuts; water chestnuts are not true nuts but tubers, and they are classified under 0714.90. If the chestnuts have been roasted, cooked, or preserved in sugar (glacé), they are no longer classified in Chapter 8 and must be moved to Chapter 20, specifically 2008.19. Additionally, chestnut flour is classified under 1106.30, and chestnut purée or paste falls under 2007.99.

0802.42Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled0714.90Vegetable roots and tubers; arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes and similar roots and tubers (not manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro or yautia), high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sliced or not, or in pellet form; sago pith2008.19Nuts and other seeds; whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)1106.30Flour, meal and powder; of the products of chapter 82007.99Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes; of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

Top exporters and importers of HS 080241 (the code used for chestnuts in shell), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080241 (the code used for chestnuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% 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 080241, not only chestnuts in shell.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $77M
  2. 2 China $70M
  3. 3 Portugal $27M

World total: $281M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $49M
  2. 2 Germany $23M
  3. 3 Switzerland $19M

World total: $272M 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 in shell

Brazil classifies chestnuts in shell under NCM 0802.41.00: HS 0802.41 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about chestnuts in shell

What is the HS code for Chestnuts in shell?

The HS code for Chestnuts in shell is 080241 (Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell).

How do I classify Chestnuts in shell for customs?

Chestnuts in shell is classified under HS code 080241 — Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for fresh chestnuts in their shell?

The HS code for fresh or dried chestnuts in shell is 0802.41.

Are water chestnuts classified under the same code?

No, water chestnuts are classified under HS code 0714.90 as they are considered edible tubers rather than tree nuts.

Which countries are the top exporters of chestnuts in shell (HS 080241)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080241 (the code used for chestnuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($77M, 27% of world exports), China ($70M) and Portugal ($27M). World exports came to about $281M, 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 in shell (HS 080241)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 080241 (the code used for chestnuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($49M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($23M) and Switzerland ($19M). World imports came to about $272M, 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 in shell the same in all countries?

The base HS code 080241 for Chestnuts 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 chestnuts in shell in Brazil?

In Brazil, chestnuts in shell (HS 080241) is classified under NCM 0802.41.00.