Cashews are classified under HS heading 0801 — in-shell and shelled — with distinct subheadings that customs and buyers use for duties and documentation.
Cashew nuts fall under Harmonized System heading 0801 ("coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried"). The key subheadings are 0801.31 for cashew nuts in shell (raw cashew nut / RCN) and 0801.32 for shelled cashew nuts (kernels). Countries add further digits for national tariff lines. Always confirm the exact code and duty with your customs broker or the destination tariff schedule, as classifications and rates change.
| HS code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0801.31 | Cashew nuts, in shell (raw cashew nut / RCN) |
| 0801.32 | Cashew nuts, shelled (kernels) |
Six-digit HS codes; national schedules add further digits.
HS classifications and duty rates vary by country and change over time. Confirm the precise code and tariff for your shipment with a licensed customs broker or the destination tariff schedule.
Export cashew kernels are expected to meet food-safety and quality standards — HACCP, ISO 22000, grade specs and, for some markets, organic or fair-trade certification.
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Raw cashew nuts are grown mainly across West and East Africa and South/Southeast Asia. Processing has historically concentrated in Vietnam and India — a gap African origins are now closing.
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