Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell

HS v2022 Code: 080241

About nuts, edible; chestnuts (castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell

HS code 080241 covers the trade of fresh or dried chestnuts (Castanea spp.) in their shells. Chestnuts are a popular and versatile nut, widely consumed across the globe. As a significant agricultural commodity, the chestnut industry plays an important role in the global food supply chain, providing a nutritious and flavorful ingredient for a variety of culinary applications.

Production process

Chestnut production typically involves harvesting the nuts from chestnut trees, which are cultivated in temperate climates. The harvested chestnuts are then sorted, cleaned, and either sold fresh or dried for longer-term storage and transportation. Drying may involve techniques such as air-drying or using specialized drying equipment to reduce the moisture content of the nuts.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the chestnut industry include chestnut trees, which require suitable growing conditions such as well-drained soil and moderate temperatures. Harvesting equipment, such as shakers or rakes, are also necessary to collect the fallen nuts. Drying facilities, including air-drying racks or dehydration machines, are important for processing the harvested chestnuts.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 080241 is fresh or dried chestnuts in their shells. These chestnuts can be further processed and consumed in a variety of ways, such as roasted, boiled, or used as an ingredient in various food products. The output of this industry may be consumed by 200819 Nuts, edible; otherwise prepared or preserved, 200819 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, and 200819 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, n.e.c..

Revisions to 080241

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 080241. The most recent 1 version of this code (080241) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 080241.

Family tree for nuts, edible; chestnuts (castanea spp.), 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/v2022/080241'>080241: Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), 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/v2022/080231'>080231: Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080232'>080232: Nuts, edible; walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled</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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