Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled

HS v2022 Code: 080212

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

HS code 080212 covers the import and export of fresh or dried, shelled almonds. Almonds are a highly versatile and nutritious tree nut that are widely consumed around the world. As a major agricultural commodity, the almond industry plays a significant role in the global food and beverage sector, contributing to both domestic and international trade.

Production process

Almond production involves several key steps. Firstly, almond trees are cultivated, with the nuts harvested once mature. The harvested almonds are then hulled, removing the outer shell. Next, the nuts undergo a drying process to reduce moisture content. Finally, the almonds are shelled, removing the hard inner shell to produce the edible kernel.

Production inputs

The almond industry relies on several key inputs. Primary raw materials include almond trees, which require suitable growing conditions such as warm, dry climates. Specialized machinery is used for harvesting, hulling, drying, and shelling the almonds. Additionally, labor, transportation, and storage facilities are important inputs for efficient almond production and distribution.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080212 is shelled, edible almonds. These almonds can be consumed directly as a snack or used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products, including baked goods, confectionery, and dairy items. Almonds may also be further processed into almond oil, flour, or milk, which fall under other HS codes such as 151521 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, of almonds, crude or refined, but not chemically modified and 110620 Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714 or of the products of Chapter 8.

Revisions to 080212

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 080212. The most recent 1 version of this code (080212) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 080212.

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

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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/v2022/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080212'>080212: Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080211'>080211: Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080221'>080221: Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080222'>080222: Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080231'>080231: Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080232'>080232: Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080241'>080241: Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080242'>080242: Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080251'>080251: Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080252'>080252: Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080261'>080261: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080262'>080262: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080270'>080270: Nuts, edible; kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080280'>080280: Nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080291'>080291: Nuts, edible; pine nuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080292'>080292: Nuts, edible; pine nuts, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080299'>080299: Nuts, edible; n.e.c. in heading 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]

    

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