Product classification
HS code for Shelled chestnuts: 0802.42
Nuts, edible, chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of shelled chestnuts under HS 0802.42
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.
- Covers
- Shelled sweet chestnuts (Castanea spp.)
- Dried shelled chestnuts
- Fresh shelled chestnuts
- Shelled chestnut pieces
- Blanched chestnuts (raw/dried)
- Also under 0802.42
- Clement Faugier (marrons glacés, uses shelled chestnuts as base)
- Trader Joe's Shelled Chestnuts
- European Shelled Chestnuts
- Chinese Shelled Chestnuts
Codes often confused with 0802.42
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080242 (the code used for shelled chestnuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080242 (the code used for shelled chestnuts) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% 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 080242, not only shelled chestnuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $14M 32% of world exports
- 2 Italy $11M 24% of world exports
- 3 France $8.5M 19% of world exports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $15M 21% of world imports
- 2 Spain $11M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $9.7M 13% of world imports
World total: $73M 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 chestnuts
Brazil classifies shelled chestnuts under NCM 0802.42.00: HS 0802.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shelled chestnuts
What is the HS code for Shelled chestnuts?
The HS code for Shelled chestnuts is 080242 (Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for shelled chestnuts is 0802.42, which covers fresh or dried chestnuts of the genus Castanea without their shells.
How do I classify Shelled chestnuts for customs?
Shelled chestnuts is classified under HS code 080242 — Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of shelled chestnuts (HS 080242)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080242 (the code used for shelled chestnuts) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($14M, 32% of world exports), Italy ($11M) and France ($8.5M). World exports came to about $45M, 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 chestnuts (HS 080242)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080242 (the code used for shelled chestnuts) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($15M, 21% of world imports), Spain ($11M) and France ($9.7M). World imports came to about $73M, 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 chestnuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080242 for Shelled chestnuts 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 chestnuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, shelled chestnuts (HS 080242) is classified under NCM 0802.42.00.