Product classification
HS code for Macadamia nuts: 0802.62
Nuts, edible, macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of macadamia nuts under HS 0802.62
Shelled macadamia nuts are classified under HS code 0802.62. Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System covers edible fruit and nuts, as well as the peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0802 is designated for other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled, excluding those specifically mentioned in 0801 (such as coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews). Within this heading, the 0802.6x series is dedicated specifically to macadamia nuts. Subheading 0802.62 identifies those that have been removed from their hard outer shell. To remain under this classification, the nuts must be in a fresh or dried state. They may be blanched or treated with heat for the purpose of preservation or to facilitate shelling, provided they have not been roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared. The classification is based on the botanical nature of the product and the degree of processing it has undergone prior to shipment.
- Covers
- Raw shelled macadamia nuts
- Dried shelled macadamia nuts
- Blanched macadamia nuts (unroasted)
- Halved or broken macadamia kernels
- Macadamia nut pieces for industrial food use
- Also under 0802.62
- Mauna Loa Macadamias
- Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
- Suncoast Gold Macadamias
- MacFarms
- Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut
Codes often confused with 0802.62
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 2008.19. Chapter 20 covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, or nuts. If the macadamia nuts have been roasted, salted, sugar-coated, or otherwise prepared, they move from Chapter 08 to heading 2008. Another common error is using 0802.61, which is reserved exclusively for macadamia nuts that are still in their shells.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080262 (the code used for macadamia nuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080262 (the code used for macadamia nuts) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 080262, not only macadamia nuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $193M 36% of world exports
- 2 Kenya $96M 18% of world exports
- 3 Australia $84M 16% of world exports
World total: $534M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $115M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $77M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $41M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $502M 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 macadamia nuts
Brazil classifies macadamia nuts under NCM 0802.62.00: HS 0802.62 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about macadamia nuts
What is the HS code for Macadamia nuts?
The HS code for Macadamia nuts is 080262 (Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for shelled macadamia nuts (fresh or dried) is 0802.62.
How do I classify Macadamia nuts for customs?
Macadamia nuts is classified under HS code 080262 — Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are roasted macadamia nuts classified here?
No, roasted macadamia nuts are classified under HS code 2008.19 as prepared nuts.
Which countries are the top exporters of macadamia nuts (HS 080262)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080262 (the code used for macadamia nuts) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($193M, 36% of world exports), Kenya ($96M) and Australia ($84M). World exports came to about $534M, 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 macadamia nuts (HS 080262)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080262 (the code used for macadamia nuts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($115M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($77M) and Japan ($41M). World imports came to about $502M, 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 Macadamia nuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080262 for Macadamia nuts 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 macadamia nuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, macadamia nuts (HS 080262) is classified under NCM 0802.62.00.