Product classification
HS code for Shelled hazelnuts: 0802.22
Nuts, edible, hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of shelled hazelnuts under HS 0802.22
Shelled hazelnuts are classified under HS code 0802.22 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Specifically, Chapter 8 covers edible fruit and nuts, as well as peel of citrus fruit or melons. Heading 0802 is reserved for other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. Within this heading, the sub-classification 0802.22 specifically identifies hazelnuts or filberts (Corylus spp.) that have had their outer shells removed. This classification applies regardless of whether the nuts are fresh or dried, provided they have not been roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared beyond the basic processes allowed in Chapter 8. The determination of this code relies on GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since the product is a nut of the Corylus species and is presented in a shelled state without further preparation, 0802.22 is the legally correct designation for international trade and customs valuation.
- Covers
- Raw shelled hazelnuts
- Dried shelled hazelnuts
- Blanched hazelnuts (where only the thin skin is removed)
- Sliced or chopped hazelnuts (not further prepared)
- Hazelnuts with the pellicle (thin skin) still attached but shell removed
- Also under 0802.22
- Ferrero (sources for Nutella)
- Barry Callebaut (sources for chocolate)
- Olam International Shelled Hazelnuts
- Oregon Shelled Hazelnuts
Codes often confused with 0802.22
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0802.21, which is reserved for hazelnuts still in their shells. Importers often confuse these two subheadings if the packaging is not clearly inspected. Another common error involves HS code 2008.19; if hazelnuts have been roasted, salted, or sugar-coated, they move from Chapter 8 to Chapter 20 (Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants). Additionally, hazelnut flour or meal is classified under 1106.30 rather than 0802.22, as the degree of processing (grinding into a fine powder) exceeds the scope of Chapter 8.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080222 (the code used for shelled hazelnuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080222 (the code used for shelled hazelnuts) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% 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 080222, not only shelled hazelnuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $1.1B 43% of world exports
- 2 Chile $443M 18% of world exports
- 3 Italy $248M 10% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $648M 25% of world imports
- 2 Italy $547M 21% of world imports
- 3 France $237M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 hazelnuts
Brazil classifies shelled hazelnuts under NCM 0802.22.00: HS 0802.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shelled hazelnuts
What is the HS code for Shelled hazelnuts?
The HS code for Shelled hazelnuts is 080222 (Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for shelled hazelnuts is 0802.22, which covers hazelnuts or filberts (Corylus spp.) that are fresh or dried and have been removed from their shells.
How do I classify Shelled hazelnuts for customs?
Shelled hazelnuts is classified under HS code 080222 — Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are roasted hazelnuts classified under 0802.22?
No, roasted hazelnuts are considered prepared or preserved and are classified under HS code 2008.19. HS code 0802.22 is strictly for fresh or dried nuts that have not undergone a cooking or seasoning process.
Which countries are the top exporters of shelled hazelnuts (HS 080222)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080222 (the code used for shelled hazelnuts) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($1.1B, 43% of world exports), Chile ($443M) and Italy ($248M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 hazelnuts (HS 080222)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080222 (the code used for shelled hazelnuts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($648M, 25% of world imports), Italy ($547M) and France ($237M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 hazelnuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080222 for Shelled hazelnuts 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 hazelnuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, shelled hazelnuts (HS 080222) is classified under NCM 0802.22.00.