Product classification
HS code for Macadamia nuts in shell: 0802.61
Nuts, edible, macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell.
Classification of macadamia nuts in shell under HS 0802.61
Macadamia nuts in shell are classified under HS code 0802.61. This classification is situated within Chapter 08, which encompasses edible fruits and nuts. Heading 0802 is the general category for various nuts that are fresh or dried. The specific subheading 0802.61 is applied to macadamia nuts that remain within their protective woody endocarp (the shell). This classification applies to the product in its natural state after harvesting and initial drying. The presence of the shell is the defining characteristic that separates this code from the shelled variety. Importers must ensure the nuts have not undergone any processing beyond drying or basic cleaning to maintain this classification. The shell provides a natural barrier that preserves the kernel, and for customs purposes, the weight of the shell is included in the total weight of the product for duty calculations where applicable.
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- Fresh macadamia nuts in shell
- Dried macadamia nuts in shell
- Raw macadamia nuts in shell
- Unprocessed macadamia nuts for further cracking
- Also under 0802.61
- Mauna Loa (sources in-shell for processing)
- Hawaiian Host (sources in-shell)
- Australian Macadamia Nuts (in shell)
- South African Macadamia Nuts (in shell)
Codes often confused with 0802.61
Common mistake. This product is often confused with HS code 0802.62, which is for shelled macadamia nuts. The distinction is purely physical: if the shell is present, use 0802.61; if removed, use 0802.62. It is also sometimes confused with 1202.41 (ground-nuts/peanuts in shell), but macadamias are tree nuts and must remain in Chapter 08. Additionally, if the nuts in shell have been roasted, they should be classified under 2008.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080261 (the code used for macadamia nuts in shell), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080261 (the code used for macadamia nuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% 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 080261, not only macadamia nuts in shell.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $100M 46% of world exports
- 2 Australia $66M 30% of world exports
- 3 Zimbabwe* ~$15M 6.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $218M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $160M 66% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$40M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 South Africa $20M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $243M 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 macadamia nuts in shell
Brazil classifies macadamia nuts in shell under NCM 0802.61.00: HS 0802.61 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 in shell
What is the HS code for Macadamia nuts in shell?
The HS code for Macadamia nuts in shell is 080261 (Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell). The HS code for macadamia nuts in shell is 0802.61.
How do I classify Macadamia nuts in shell for customs?
Macadamia nuts in shell is classified under HS code 080261 — Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can dried macadamia nuts in shell use this code?
Yes, HS code 0802.61 covers both fresh and dried macadamia nuts, provided they remain in the shell and are not further prepared.
Which countries are the top exporters of macadamia nuts in shell (HS 080261)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080261 (the code used for macadamia nuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($100M, 46% of world exports), Australia ($66M) and Zimbabwe (about $15M). World exports came to about $218M, 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 in shell (HS 080261)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080261 (the code used for macadamia nuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were China ($160M, 66% of world imports), Vietnam (about $40M) and South Africa ($20M). World imports came to about $243M, 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 in shell the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080261 for Macadamia 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 macadamia nuts in shell in Brazil?
In Brazil, macadamia nuts in shell (HS 080261) is classified under NCM 0802.61.00.