HS Code for Shelled chestnuts

Shelled chestnuts are classified under HS code 0802.42. Chapter 08 covers edible nuts, and heading 0802 is a residual category for "Other nuts" that are not specifically named in heading 0801 (which covers coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashews). Chestnuts of the genus Castanea are specifically identified under the 0802.4x series. Subheading 0802.41 is used for chestnuts that are still in their shells, while 0802.42 is the specific code for those that have been shelled. This classification includes chestnuts that are fresh or dried. The removal of the shell is a primary processing step that changes the subheading but keeps the product within Chapter 08. It is crucial to distinguish these from "water chestnuts," which are not true nuts but aquatic tubers. The classification under 0802.42 ensures that shelled sweet chestnuts and similar varieties are correctly identified for customs and statistical purposes. The nuts may be whole or in pieces, as long as they have not been cooked or preserved in syrup.

Products Included

• Shelled sweet chestnuts (Castanea spp.)
• Dried shelled chestnuts
• Fresh shelled chestnuts
• Shelled chestnut pieces
• Blanched chestnuts (raw/dried)

Common Misclassification

Shelled chestnuts are frequently confused with in-shell chestnuts (0802.41). A very common error is misclassifying water chestnuts under this code; however, water chestnuts are tubers and belong in 0714.90. Another common misclassification involves prepared chestnuts, such as those preserved in sugar (marrons glacés) or cooked and vacuum-packed, which fall under 2008.99. Chestnut flour is also distinct, classified under 1106.30. It is important to verify the genus Castanea to ensure the product belongs in 0802.42, as other items colloquially called "nuts" may belong to different botanical classifications and thus different HS codes.

FAQ

What is the HS code for shelled chestnuts?

The HS code for shelled chestnuts is 0802.42, which covers fresh or dried chestnuts of the genus Castanea without their shells.

Are water chestnuts classified under the same HS code?

No, water chestnuts are not true nuts; they are edible tubers and are classified under HS code 0714.90.