Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell

HS v2017 Code: 080261

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

HS code 080261 covers the import and export of fresh or dried macadamia nuts in their shells. Macadamia nuts are a highly valued and nutritious tree nut that are grown primarily in subtropical regions. The global macadamia nut industry plays an important role in the broader tree nut market, which is a significant component of the international agricultural trade landscape.

Production process

Macadamia nuts are produced through a multi-stage process. First, macadamia trees are cultivated, often in orchards, and the nuts are harvested once mature. The nuts are then dried, either naturally or through mechanical drying, to reduce the moisture content. Finally, the hard outer shell is removed, either manually or using specialized machinery, to produce the edible macadamia nut kernels.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the macadamia nut industry include the macadamia trees themselves, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive, as well as land, labor, and equipment for cultivation, harvesting, and processing. Macadamia nut production also relies on access to markets and transportation infrastructure to facilitate trade.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080261 is fresh or dried macadamia nuts in their shells. These nuts are often further processed and consumed as a snack food or ingredient in various food products. The macadamia nut industry's outputs may also be used as inputs for other related HS codes, such as 080262 Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled and 200819 Nuts and other seeds, otherwise prepared or preserved, n.e.c..

Revisions to 080261

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 080261. The most recent 1 version of this code (080261) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 080261 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for nuts, edible; macadamia, 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/v2017/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080261'>080261: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell</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/v2017/080252'>080252: Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled</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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