Nuts, edible; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of chapter 08

HS code 081350 covers a diverse range of edible nuts and dried fruit mixtures. These products play a significant role in the global food industry, providing essential nutrients, flavors, and textures to a wide array of food and beverage products. As a versatile and high-value commodity, the trade in these items is an important component of the international agricultural economy.

The production of items under HS code 081350 typically involves harvesting, drying, sorting, and packaging various types of nuts and dried fruits. Depending on the specific product, techniques such as roasting, salting, or flavoring may also be employed to enhance the final characteristics. Careful processing and quality control measures are crucial to ensure the safety, shelf-life, and desirable properties of these delicate food items.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 081350 products include a diverse range of nut and dried fruit varieties, such as 080211 Almonds, 080231 Walnuts, 080212 Hazelnuts, 080250 Pistachios, 080620 Dried grapes, and 080410 Dates. Additionally, specialized processing equipment, packaging materials, and energy sources are necessary to transform the raw agricultural inputs into the final consumer-ready products.

The outputs of HS code 081350 are primarily edible nuts and dried fruit mixtures, which are widely used as snack foods, ingredients in baked goods, and components of various food and beverage products. These outputs may be further processed or packaged for retail sale, or they may be consumed as ingredients by manufacturers of 190590 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 220900 Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid.