Product classification
HS code for Walnuts: 0802.32
Nuts, edible, walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Classification of walnuts under HS 0802.32
The classification of walnuts under HS code 0802.32 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI). Chapter 8 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule encompasses edible fruit and nuts, as well as peel of citrus fruit or melons. Within this chapter, heading 0802 is reserved for other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. The specific subheading 0802.32 is designated for walnuts that have undergone the shelling process. This classification applies to walnuts that are fresh or have been dried for preservation but have not been further processed by roasting, salting, or cooking. The removal of the hard outer shell is the defining characteristic that separates this code from its counterpart for in-shell walnuts. Proper classification requires that the product remains in its natural state, albeit without the shell, to qualify under this specific tariff line. If the walnuts are chopped or sliced but otherwise unprocessed, they remain within this category.
- Covers
- Shelled English walnuts
- Shelled black walnuts
- Halved shelled walnuts
- Walnut pieces and kernels
- Crushed shelled walnuts (unprocessed)
- Also under 0802.32
- Diamond of California Walnuts
- Kirkland Signature Shelled Walnuts
- California Walnuts (shelled)
- Chilean Shelled Walnuts
Codes often confused with 0802.32
Common mistake. Walnuts are frequently misclassified under HS code 0802.31, which is specifically for walnuts in shell. Another common error is using HS code 2008.19, which covers nuts that have been prepared or preserved by roasting, salting, or adding sugar. If the walnut has been cooked or seasoned, it must move to Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080232 (the code used for walnuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080232 (the code used for walnuts) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 080232, not only walnuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $993M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $752M 23% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $422M 13% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $495M 18% of world imports
- 2 Spain $204M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Japan $128M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 walnuts
Brazil classifies walnuts under NCM 0802.32.00: HS 0802.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about walnuts
What is the HS code for Walnuts?
The HS code for Walnuts is 080232 (Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled). The HS code for shelled walnuts is 0802.32, while walnuts in shell are classified under 0802.31.
How do I classify Walnuts for customs?
Walnuts is classified under HS code 080232 — Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are roasted walnuts classified here?
No, roasted walnuts are considered prepared food and are classified under HS code 2008.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of walnuts (HS 080232)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080232 (the code used for walnuts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($993M, 30% of world exports), China ($752M) and Mexico ($422M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 walnuts (HS 080232)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080232 (the code used for walnuts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($495M, 18% of world imports), Spain ($204M) and Japan ($128M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 Walnuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080232 for Walnuts 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 walnuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, walnuts (HS 080232) is classified under NCM 0802.32.00.