Product classification
HS code for Hazelnuts in shell: 0802.21
Nuts, edible, hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, in shell.
Classification of hazelnuts in shell under HS 0802.21
Hazelnuts in shell are classified under HS code 0802.21. Chapter 8 of the Harmonized System covers edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0802 is the category for "Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled," excluding coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews (which are in 0801). The subheading 0802.21 is specifically dedicated to hazelnuts or filberts (Corylus spp.) that are presented in their natural hard shell. The classification is determined by two primary factors: the botanical identification of the nut and the physical state of the product. Because the shell adds significant weight and changes the nature of the processing required, the HS system maintains a strict distinction between nuts "in shell" and those that have been "shelled."
- Covers
- Fresh hazelnuts in shell
- Dried hazelnuts in shell
- Filberts in shell
- Whole hazelnuts, unhusked
- Also under 0802.21
- Olam International Hazelnuts (in-shell varieties)
- local farmers' market hazelnuts
- Turkish Giresun Hazelnuts (in shell)
- Oregon In-Shell Hazelnuts
Codes often confused with 0802.21
Common mistake. Hazelnuts in shell are frequently confused with HS code 0802.22, which is the code for hazelnuts that have been shelled (kernels). Another common error is misclassifying them under 0802.11 (Almonds in shell) or 0802.31 (Walnuts in shell) due to similar packaging. It is also important to note that if the hazelnuts have been roasted or otherwise prepared beyond simple drying, they may move to Chapter 20 (specifically 2008.19).
Top exporters and importers of HS 080221 (the code used for hazelnuts in shell), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080221 (the code used for hazelnuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 69% 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 080221, not only hazelnuts in shell.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $62M 28% of world exports
- 2 Spain $55M 25% of world exports
- 3 United States $34M 15% of world exports
World total: $225M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $149M 69% of world imports
- 2 Germany $11M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $7.8M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $215M 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 hazelnuts in shell
Brazil classifies hazelnuts in shell under NCM 0802.21.00: HS 0802.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hazelnuts in shell
What is the HS code for Hazelnuts in shell?
The HS code for Hazelnuts in shell is 080221 (Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, in shell). The HS code for hazelnuts (filberts) in shell is 0802.21.
How do I classify Hazelnuts in shell for customs?
Hazelnuts in shell is classified under HS code 080221 — Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, in shell. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0802.21 and 0802.22?
0802.21 is for hazelnuts with the shell still attached, while 0802.22 is for hazelnuts that have been shelled or peeled.
Which countries are the top exporters of hazelnuts in shell (HS 080221)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080221 (the code used for hazelnuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($62M, 28% of world exports), Spain ($55M) and the United States ($34M). World exports came to about $225M, 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 hazelnuts in shell (HS 080221)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080221 (the code used for hazelnuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($149M, 69% of world imports), Germany ($11M) and Hong Kong ($7.8M). World imports came to about $215M, 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 Hazelnuts in shell the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080221 for Hazelnuts 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 hazelnuts in shell in Brazil?
In Brazil, hazelnuts in shell (HS 080221) is classified under NCM 0802.21.00.