Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell

HS v2017 Code: 080131

About nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell

HS code 080131 covers the import and export of fresh or dried cashew nuts in their shells. Cashew nuts are a popular and versatile nut variety, widely consumed as a snack, ingredient, and culinary component across the globe. The cashew industry plays a significant role in the economies of major producing countries, providing employment and income opportunities for millions of people. As a high-value agricultural commodity, cashew nuts are an important contributor to international trade flows.

Production process

Cashew nuts are primarily produced through a labor-intensive manual process. The nuts are harvested from cashew trees, then undergo several steps of processing, including deshelling, roasting, and packaging. Deshelling is a critical stage, as the cashew shell contains a caustic oil that must be carefully removed to make the nuts safe for consumption. Advanced mechanical deshelling techniques have been developed, but much of the global cashew production still relies on manual labor for this process.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the cashew industry include the cashew trees themselves, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive. Other important inputs include the labor force for harvesting and processing, as well as equipment and machinery for deshelling, roasting, and packaging the nuts. Energy sources, such as fuel for roasting, and packaging materials are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080131 is fresh or dried cashew nuts in their shells. These nuts can then be further processed and exported under other HS codes, such as 080132 Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled or 200819 Nuts, edible; otherwise prepared or preserved, n.e.s.. Cashew nuts are widely used as a snack food, ingredient in confectionery and baked goods, and as a component in various cuisines around the world.

Revisions to 080131

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 080131. The most recent 1 version of this code (080131) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 080131 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell

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    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080131'>080131: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080111'>080111: Nuts, edible; coconuts, desiccated</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080112'>080112: Nuts, edible; coconuts, in the inner shell (endocarp)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080119'>080119: Nuts, edible; coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080121'>080121: Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080122'>080122: Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080132'>080132: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]

    

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