Product classification
HS code for Shelled cashew nuts: 0801.32
Nuts, edible, cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of shelled cashew nuts under HS 0801.32
Shelled cashew nuts are classified under HS code 0801.32. This classification is part of Chapter 08, which encompasses edible fruits and nuts. Heading 0801 is dedicated to a specific group of nuts: coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts. The structure of this heading differentiates between the nuts based on whether they retain their outer shell. Subheading 0801.31 covers cashews in-shell, whereas 0801.32 is the designated code for shelled cashews. To qualify for this code, the cashews must be in a fresh or dried state. The shelling process involves removing the caustic outer hull to reveal the edible kernel. This classification remains valid even if the kernels are broken or in pieces, provided they have not undergone further processing such as roasting, frying, or flavoring. The HS system uses these distinctions to track the trade of raw agricultural commodities versus processed food products. The botanical origin (Anacardium occidentale) is the primary determinant for this heading, and the "shelled" status is the determinant for the specific subheading.
- Covers
- Raw cashew kernels
- Dried shelled cashew nuts
- Broken cashew nut pieces (raw/dried)
- Whole shelled cashew kernels
- Cashew splits (raw/dried)
- Also under 0801.32
- Planters Cashews
- Kirkland Signature Cashews
- Trader Joe's Roasted & Salted Cashews
- Whole Foods Market Cashew Kernels
- NOW Foods Raw Cashews
Codes often confused with 0801.32
Common mistake. Shelled cashew nuts are often misclassified under 0801.31, which is only for cashews that are still in their shells. A more significant error is classifying them under 2008.19, which is the code for roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared cashew nuts. Because many cashews are steam-treated to facilitate shelling, there is sometimes confusion about whether they are "raw." However, as long as the steaming is for shelling purposes and not for roasting, they remain in 0801.32. Another misclassification occurs with cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), which is a chemical product classified under 3824.99, or cashew apples, which are classified as fresh fruit under 0810.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080132 (the code used for shelled cashew nuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080132 (the code used for shelled cashew nuts) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 080132, not only shelled cashew nuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$3.2B 61% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Côte d'Ivoire $624M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $314M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $859M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $625M 13% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $357M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $4.9B 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 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 shelled cashew nuts
Brazil classifies shelled cashew nuts under NCM 0801.32.00: HS 0801.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shelled cashew nuts
What is the HS code for Shelled cashew nuts?
The HS code for Shelled cashew nuts is 080132 (Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for shelled cashew nuts is 0801.32, which includes both whole and broken raw or dried kernels.
How do I classify Shelled cashew nuts for customs?
Shelled cashew nuts is classified under HS code 080132 — Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to broken cashew kernels?
Yes, HS code 0801.32 applies to shelled cashew nuts regardless of whether they are whole, halves, or smaller broken pieces, provided they are not roasted.
Which countries are the top exporters of shelled cashew nuts (HS 080132)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080132 (the code used for shelled cashew nuts) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $3.2B, 61% of world exports), Côte d'Ivoire ($624M) and the Netherlands ($314M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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 cashew nuts (HS 080132)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080132 (the code used for shelled cashew nuts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($859M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($625M) and the Netherlands ($357M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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 cashew nuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080132 for Shelled cashew 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 shelled cashew nuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, shelled cashew nuts (HS 080132) is classified under NCM 0801.32.00.