Nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS v2017 Code: 080280

About nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

HS code 080280 covers the trade of edible areca nuts, also known as betel nuts. Areca nuts are a popular chewing product in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia, and have a long history of cultural and traditional use. As a globally traded commodity, the areca nut industry plays a significant role in the agricultural and food sectors, providing income and employment opportunities for producers and exporters around the world.

Production process

Areca nuts are primarily cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, with major producers located in countries such as India, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. The nuts are harvested from the areca palm tree, typically by hand or using specialized tools. After harvesting, the nuts may undergo various processing steps, including drying, shelling, and grading, before being packaged and distributed for domestic consumption or export.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the areca nut industry include the areca palm trees, which require specific climatic conditions and soil types to thrive. Additionally, the industry relies on labor for harvesting and processing the nuts, as well as packaging materials and transportation infrastructure to move the products to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080280 is fresh or dried areca nuts, which are consumed as a chewing product, often in combination with betel leaves. These nuts may also be used as an ingredient in various traditional medicines and cultural practices. Other industries that may consume areca nuts include the 121190 Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included and 292700 Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives sectors.

Revisions to 080280

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 080280. The most recent 1 version of this code (080280) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 080280 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

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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/v2017/080280'>080280: Nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</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/v2017/080261'>080261: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080262'>080262: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080270'>080270: Nuts, edible; kola nuts (Cola spp.), 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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