Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS v2017 Code: 0801

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
08	01	n/a

Code	0801
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	08

Ancestor Codes: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons

This Code: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

Child Codes: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled; Nuts, edible; coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp); Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell; Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell; Nuts, edible; coconuts, in the inner shell (endocarp); Nuts, edible; coconuts, desiccated; Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, shelled

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled; Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried; Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried; Citrus fruit; fresh or dried; Grapes; fresh or dried

About nuts, edible; coconuts, brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS code 0801 covers a diverse range of edible nuts, including coconuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts. These nutrient-dense foods play a significant role in the global food and agricultural industry, providing essential fats, proteins, and minerals to consumers worldwide. As a major international trade commodity, the production and export of these nuts contribute substantially to the economies of many countries, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions where they are predominantly cultivated.

Production process

The production of nuts under HS code 0801 typically involves a combination of agricultural and processing techniques. Nut trees are cultivated in suitable climates, with careful attention paid to soil conditions, irrigation, and pest management. Harvesting is often done manually or with the aid of specialized machinery, depending on the scale of the operation. Post-harvest processing may include drying, shelling, and sorting to prepare the nuts for distribution and consumption.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of nuts under HS code 0801 include the nut-bearing trees or plants, which require fertile soil, adequate water, and a suitable climate for optimal growth. Additionally, agricultural equipment, such as harvesters and processing machinery, as well as labor for cultivation, harvesting, and processing, are essential inputs. Packaging materials and transportation infrastructure are also crucial for the distribution and export of these products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0801 are the edible nuts themselves, which can be sold fresh, dried, shelled, or unshelled. These nuts are widely consumed as snacks, ingredients in various food products, and as sources of healthy fats and nutrients. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into other 2008 Fruits, nuts and other edible parts of plants, 2009 (Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices), or 2202 Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured.

Family tree for nuts, edible; coconuts, brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/08'>08: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0801'>0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0803'>0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0804'>0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0805'>0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0806'>0806: Grapes; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0807'>0807: Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0808'>0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0809'>0809: Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0810'>0810: Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0811'>0811: Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0812'>0812: Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved; e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0813'>0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0814'>0814: Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions</a>"]

    B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080111'>080111: Nuts, edible; coconuts, desiccated</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080112'>080112: Nuts, edible; coconuts, in the inner shell (endocarp)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080119'>080119: Nuts, edible; coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080121'>080121: Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080122'>080122: Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080131'>080131: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080132'>080132: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]


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