Product classification
HS code for Shelled almonds: 0802.12
Nuts, edible, almonds, fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of shelled almonds under HS 0802.12
The classification of shelled almonds under HS code 080212 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI). According to GRI 1, classification is governed by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 08 specifically covers edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0802 is designated for "Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled." Within this heading, the subheading 080212 is reserved for almonds (Prunus dulcis) that have had their outer shells removed. This classification applies to both sweet and bitter almonds. The nuts may be whole, sliced, chopped, or flaked, provided they have not been roasted or cooked. Blanched almonds, where the thin skin has been removed by brief immersion in hot water, are also included here because this process is considered a preparation for shelling or preservation rather than cooking. However, if the almonds are roasted, salted, or preserved in syrup, they are excluded from Chapter 08 and must be classified under Chapter 20. Furthermore, if the almonds are ground into a fine powder (almond meal or flour), they may fall under heading 1106 depending on the particle size. It is also important to distinguish these from almond oil, which is classified under heading 1513.
- Covers
- Raw shelled sweet almonds
- Raw shelled bitter almonds
- Blanched almonds (unroasted)
- Sliced or flaked raw almonds
- Dried shelled almonds
- Also under 0802.12
- Blue Diamond Almonds
- Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds
- Kirkland Signature Shelled Almonds
- Trader Joe's Raw Shelled Almonds
Codes often confused with 0802.12
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 080212 and 200819. Code 200819 is used for almonds that have been roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared. Another common error involves almond flour; if the almonds are ground into a fine powder, they should be classified under 110630. Additionally, in-shell almonds are often mistakenly declared under the shelled code, but they belong in 080211. Sugared or chocolate-covered almonds are also excluded, falling under 1704 or 1806 respectively.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080212 (the code used for shelled almonds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080212 (the code used for shelled almonds) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 080212, not only shelled almonds.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $4.4B 63% of world exports
- 2 Spain $859M 12% of world exports
- 3 Australia $543M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $7.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $813M 12% of world imports
- 2 Spain $549M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Italy $507M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $6.9B 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 shelled almonds
Brazil classifies shelled almonds under NCM 0802.12.00: HS 0802.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shelled almonds
What is the HS code for Shelled almonds?
The HS code for Shelled almonds is 080212 (Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for shelled almonds is 080212.
How do I classify Shelled almonds for customs?
Shelled almonds is classified under HS code 080212 — Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are roasted almonds classified under 080212?
No, roasted almonds are classified under HS code 200819 as prepared nuts.
Which countries are the top exporters of shelled almonds (HS 080212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080212 (the code used for shelled almonds) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.4B, 63% of world exports), Spain ($859M) and Australia ($543M). World exports came to about $7.0B, 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 shelled almonds (HS 080212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080212 (the code used for shelled almonds) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($813M, 12% of world imports), Spain ($549M) and Italy ($507M). World imports came to about $6.9B, 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 Shelled almonds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080212 for Shelled almonds 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 shelled almonds in Brazil?
In Brazil, shelled almonds (HS 080212) is classified under NCM 0802.12.00.