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

HS v2022 Code: 080231

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

HS code 080231 covers the trade of fresh or dried walnuts in their shells. Walnuts are a popular and nutritious tree nut that are widely consumed around the world. The global walnut industry plays a significant role in the broader agricultural economy, providing a valuable source of income for farmers and contributing to the food supply chain.

Production process

Walnuts are typically harvested from walnut trees, which can take several years to reach maturity. The nuts are manually or mechanically collected from the trees, then dried and processed to remove the shells. Depending on the intended use, the nuts may be further processed, such as shelling, roasting, or packaging.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the walnut industry include walnut trees, land for cultivation, labor for harvesting and processing, and equipment such as drying facilities and shelling machinery. Walnut production also requires suitable climatic conditions, including adequate rainfall, moderate temperatures, and well-drained soil.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080231 is fresh or dried walnuts in their shells. These walnuts can be consumed directly as a snack or used as an ingredient in various food products, such as 200819 Nuts, nes, prepared or preserved, 200819 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, and 210690 Food preparations, nes.

Revisions to 080231

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 080231. The most recent 1 version of this code (080231) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 080231.

Family tree for nuts, edible; walnuts, 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/v2022/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080231'>080231: Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell</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/v2022/080212'>080212: Nuts, edible; almonds, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080221'>080221: Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080222'>080222: Nuts, edible; hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled</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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