Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled

HS v2017 Code: 080252

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

HS code 080252 covers the trade of fresh or dried, shelled pistachios, a highly valuable and globally traded nut. Pistachios are a popular snack food and ingredient in various cuisines around the world. As a major agricultural commodity, the pistachio industry plays a significant role in the global food economy, with major producers and exporters located in regions like the Middle East, the United States, and Mediterranean countries.

Production process

Pistachio production involves several key steps. After harvesting, the nuts are dried, either naturally or using specialized drying equipment. The shells are then removed, either mechanically or by hand, to obtain the edible kernel. Grading and sorting processes ensure consistent quality, size, and appearance of the final product. Depending on the intended use, pistachios may undergo further processing such as roasting, salting, or flavoring.

Production inputs

The pistachio industry relies on several key inputs. Foremost are the pistachio trees themselves, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive. Cultivation also necessitates land, water, and labor for planting, maintenance, and harvesting. Processing the nuts into a final product requires specialized equipment such as drying chambers, shelling machines, and sorting/packaging lines. Transportation infrastructure is crucial for moving the nuts from farms to processing facilities and on to export markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080252 is shelled, edible pistachios. These nuts are consumed directly as a snack food or used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products, including baked goods, confectionery, and savory dishes. The pistachio industry's outputs may also be further processed under other HS codes, such as 200819 Nuts, edible, otherwise prepared or preserved or 210690 Food preparations n.e.c..

Revisions to 080252

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 080252. The most recent 1 version of this code (080252) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 080252 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for nuts, edible; pistachios, 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/v2017/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080252'>080252: Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080211'>080211: Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080212'>080212: Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080221'>080221: Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080222'>080222: Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080231'>080231: Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080232'>080232: Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080241'>080241: Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080242'>080242: Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080251'>080251: Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080261'>080261: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080262'>080262: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080270'>080270: Nuts, edible; kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080280'>080280: Nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080290'>080290: Nuts, edible; n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]

    

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