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

HS v2022 Code: 080291

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

HS code 080291 covers the import and export of fresh or dried pine nuts in their shells. Pine nuts are a highly valued culinary ingredient, prized for their rich, buttery flavor and versatility in a wide range of dishes. As a globally traded commodity, the pine nut industry plays an important role in the international food trade, connecting producers in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia with consumers worldwide.

Production process

Pine nuts are harvested from the cones of various pine tree species, primarily Pinus pinea. The nuts are typically extracted from the cones either manually or through mechanical processing. After harvesting, the nuts may undergo drying, cleaning, and sorting processes to prepare them for distribution and sale.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the pine nut industry include the pine trees themselves, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive. Harvesting equipment, such as cone-picking tools and processing machinery, are also essential inputs. Additionally, labor for tasks like cone collection, nut extraction, and post-harvest handling are important resources for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 080291 is fresh or dried pine nuts in their shells, which are then consumed as a snack or used as an ingredient in various culinary applications. These pine nuts may be further processed and incorporated into 200819 Nuts, nes, prepared or preserved or 151590 Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, nes, refined or not, among other related product codes.

Revisions to 080291

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 080291. The most recent 1 version of this code (080291) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 080291.

Family tree for nuts, edible; pine 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/v2022/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/080291'>080291: Nuts, edible; pine nuts, 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/v2022/080241'>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/v2022/080280'>080280: Nuts, edible; areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</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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