Product classification
HS code for Shelled macadamia: 0802.62
Nuts, edible, macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of shelled macadamia under HS 0802.62
Shelled macadamia nuts are classified under HS code 0802.62. This classification is determined by the nature of the product as an edible nut and its state of processing. Chapter 08 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to edible fruit and nuts. Within this chapter, heading 0802 covers "Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled." The subheading 0802.62 specifically identifies macadamia nuts that have had their hard outer shells removed but have not been further prepared by roasting, salting, or cooking. The classification remains in Chapter 08 as long as the nuts are fresh or dried. Once the nuts undergo a roasting process or are preserved in sugar or oil, they transition to Chapter 20, which covers preparations of nuts.
- Covers
- Raw shelled macadamia nuts
- Dried macadamia kernels
- Blanched macadamia nuts (without further cooking)
- Halved or broken macadamia kernels, raw
- Shelled macadamias for industrial food use
- Also under 0802.62
- Mauna Loa Macadamias
- Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
- Suncoast Gold Macadamias
- MacFarms
- Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut
Codes often confused with 0802.62
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs between 0802.62 and 0802.61. Code 0802.61 is reserved for macadamia nuts that are still in their shells. Importers often fail to distinguish between the shelled and in-shell varieties. Furthermore, roasted macadamia nuts are frequently misclassified here; however, they must be moved to HS code 2008.19. If the nuts are coated in chocolate, they fall under Chapter 18 (1806) as chocolate confectionery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080262 (the code used for shelled macadamia), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080262 (the code used for shelled macadamia) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 080262, not only shelled macadamia.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $193M 36% of world exports
- 2 Kenya $96M 18% of world exports
- 3 Australia $84M 16% of world exports
World total: $534M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $115M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $77M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $41M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $502M 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 macadamia
Brazil classifies shelled macadamia under NCM 0802.62.00: HS 0802.62 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shelled macadamia
What is the HS code for Shelled macadamia?
The HS code for Shelled macadamia is 080262 (Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for fresh or dried shelled macadamia nuts is 0802.62.
How do I classify Shelled macadamia for customs?
Shelled macadamia is classified under HS code 080262 — Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are salted macadamia nuts covered under this code?
No, salted or roasted macadamia nuts are considered prepared food products and are classified under HS code 2008.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of shelled macadamia (HS 080262)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080262 (the code used for shelled macadamia) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($193M, 36% of world exports), Kenya ($96M) and Australia ($84M). World exports came to about $534M, 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 macadamia (HS 080262)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080262 (the code used for shelled macadamia) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($115M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($77M) and Japan ($41M). World imports came to about $502M, 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 macadamia the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080262 for Shelled macadamia 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 macadamia in Brazil?
In Brazil, shelled macadamia (HS 080262) is classified under NCM 0802.62.00.