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

HS v2022 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 cooking oil. The global cashew industry plays a significant role in the international trade of tree nuts, contributing to the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers, particularly in developing regions such as West Africa and Southeast Asia.

Production process

Cashew nut production involves several key steps. First, cashew trees are cultivated, with the nuts harvested once the fruit (the cashew apple) has ripened. The nuts are then removed from the apples and dried. Next, the hard outer shell of the nut is removed, either manually or through mechanical shelling processes. Finally, the edible kernel inside the shell is graded, processed, and prepared for distribution and sale.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the cashew nut industry include the cashew trees themselves, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive. Other key inputs include labor for harvesting and processing, as well as equipment such as drying facilities, shelling machines, and grading/sorting equipment. Packaging materials and transportation infrastructure are also important inputs for the industry.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 080131 is fresh or dried cashew nuts in their shells. These nuts can be further processed and traded under other HS codes, such as 080132 Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled or 151590 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; including cashew nut oil, which cover shelled cashew nuts and cashew nut oil, respectively.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 080131.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/08'>08: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0801'>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/v2022/080131'>080131: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080111'>080111: Nuts, edible; coconuts, desiccated</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080112'>080112: Nuts, edible; coconuts, in the inner shell (endocarp)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080119'>080119: Nuts, edible; coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080121'>080121: Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080122'>080122: Nuts, edible; brazil nuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080132'>080132: Nuts, edible; cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]

    

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