Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled

HS v2017 Code: 080132

About nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled

HS code 080132 covers the import and export of fresh or dried, shelled cashew nuts. Cashew nuts are a popular and versatile tree nut that are widely consumed around the world. As a major agricultural commodity, the global cashew industry plays a significant role in the international trade of edible nuts, contributing to economic development in producing regions.

Production process

Cashew nuts are produced from the cashew tree, which is native to parts of South America. The nuts are harvested from the cashew apple, the fleshy fruit that develops alongside the nut. After harvesting, the nuts undergo a multi-step process to remove the outer shell and prepare them for consumption. This includes roasting, shelling, and often further processing to remove the thin, irritant-containing inner shell.

Production inputs

Key inputs for the cashew nut industry include the cashew trees themselves, as well as labor, processing equipment, and packaging materials. Cashew production is labor-intensive, requiring significant manual work during harvesting and processing. Specialized machinery is also used for tasks like shelling and sorting the nuts.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080132 is shelled, edible cashew nuts. These nuts are widely consumed as a snack food, as well as used as an ingredient in various food products. The cashew nut industry also produces by-products like cashew nut shell liquid, which has industrial applications. Shelled cashew nuts may be further processed under other HS codes, such as 200819 Nuts, including mixtures, prepared or preserved, before reaching consumers.

Revisions to 080132

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 080132. The most recent 1 version of this code (080132) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 080132 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled

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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/v2017/080132'>080132: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled</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/v2017/080131'>080131: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]

    

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