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

HS v2022 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 production centers located in countries such as India, Bangladesh, and parts of Southeast Asia. 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, sorting, and packaging, before being exported to international markets.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the areca nut industry include the areca palm trees, which provide the raw material. Producers also require land, labor, and equipment for cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Depending on the scale of operations, additional inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and drying facilities may be necessary to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality areca nuts.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080280 is the edible areca nut, which can be sold fresh, dried, shelled, or peeled. These nuts are often used in traditional chewing products, such as betel quid, and may also be consumed as a snack or used in various culinary applications. The areca nut industry's outputs may be consumed by 240310 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes or 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 080280.

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/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/v2022/080280'>080280: Nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</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/v2022/080241'>080241: Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080242'>080242: Nuts, edible; chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080251'>080251: Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080252'>080252: Nuts, edible; pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080261'>080261: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, in shell</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080262'>080262: Nuts, edible; macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080270'>080270: Nuts, edible; kola nuts (Cola spp.), 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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