Product classification
HS code for Shelled pine nuts: 0802.92
Nuts, edible, pine nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of shelled pine nuts under HS 0802.92
Shelled pine nuts are classified under HS code 0802.92. This classification follows the hierarchical structure of the Harmonized System, where Chapter 08 encompasses edible fruits and nuts. Heading 0802 is a residual category for nuts not specifically named in previous headings (like coconuts or brazils). Subheading 0802.92 is the specific designation for pine nuts (Pinus spp.) that have been shelled. The classification criteria require that the nuts be in a fresh or dried state. The removal of the shell is a permissible level of processing within Chapter 08. This code is essential for international trade statistics as pine nuts are a high-value commodity often subject to specific phytosanitary regulations and origin labeling requirements.
- Covers
- Shelled Korean pine nuts (Pinus koraiensis)
- Shelled Chilgoza pine nuts (Pinus gerardiana)
- Raw pine nut kernels
- Dried shelled Mediterranean stone pine nuts
- Siberian pine nut kernels, shelled
- Also under 0802.92
- Kirkland Signature Pine Nuts
- Trader Joe's Pine Nuts
- Bob's Red Mill Pine Nuts
- Alesto Pine Nuts
- various Italian and Spanish food brands
Codes often confused with 0802.92
Common mistake. Shelled pine nuts are often confused with HS code 0802.91, which is the code for pine nuts still in the shell. Another common error is classifying them under 2008.19 if they have been roasted or oil-treated. It is also important to distinguish them from other seeds; for instance, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds are classified in Chapter 12 (1202 or 1206) because they are considered oil seeds rather than tree nuts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080292 (the code used for shelled pine nuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080292 (the code used for shelled pine nuts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 080292, not only shelled pine nuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $301M 48% of world exports
- 2 Mongolia* ~$70M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $58M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $622M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $99M 18% of world imports
- 2 Italy $82M 15% of world imports
- 3 China $73M 13% of world imports
World total: $551M 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 pine nuts
Brazil classifies shelled pine nuts under NCM 0802.92.00: HS 0802.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shelled pine nuts
What is the HS code for Shelled pine nuts?
The HS code for Shelled pine nuts is 080292 (Nuts, edible; pine nuts, fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for fresh or dried shelled pine nuts is 0802.92.
How do I classify Shelled pine nuts for customs?
Shelled pine nuts is classified under HS code 080292 — Nuts, edible; pine nuts, fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do pine nuts require a phytosanitary certificate?
Yes, in most jurisdictions, pine nuts classified under 0802.92 require a phytosanitary certificate because they are raw plant products that could potentially harbor pests.
Which countries are the top exporters of shelled pine nuts (HS 080292)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080292 (the code used for shelled pine nuts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($301M, 48% of world exports), Mongolia (about $70M) and Germany ($58M). World exports came to about $622M, 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 pine nuts (HS 080292)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080292 (the code used for shelled pine nuts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($99M, 18% of world imports), Italy ($82M) and China ($73M). World imports came to about $551M, 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 pine nuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080292 for Shelled pine 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 pine nuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, shelled pine nuts (HS 080292) is classified under NCM 0802.92.00.