Heading 0801

Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled

8 declarable lines

Heading 0801 covers three nuts only: coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, whether fresh or dried, and whether or not shelled or peeled. The heading splits first by nut type, with lines for coconuts (0801.11 through 0801.19), Brazil nuts (0801.21 and 0801.22) and cashew nuts (0801.31 and 0801.32). Within each nut type the deciding fact is the condition of the goods, such as desiccated, in the inner shell, in shell or shelled.

Products in this heading

Desiccated coconut
Fresh coconuts still in the inner shell (endocarp)
Coconuts in the outer shell
Shelled coconut meat
Brazil nuts in shell
Shelled Brazil nuts
Cashew nuts in shell
Shelled cashew nuts

How to choose the right subheading

Identify which of the three nuts the goods are: coconut, Brazil nut or cashew.
For coconuts, decide between desiccated, in the inner shell (endocarp), and other, then in shell or shelled.
For Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, decide only whether the goods are in shell or shelled.
Fresh versus dried does not change the line, since both are covered by the same heading.
Check whether the goods have been frozen, provisionally preserved, or further prepared, which moves them out of the heading.

Often confused with

Peanuts (groundnuts), roasted or raw
Peanuts are oilseeds of chapter 12, not one of the three nuts named in heading 0801.
Heading 1202
Almonds, walnuts and pistachios
These are other nuts classified in heading 0802, not in 0801.
Heading 0802
Chestnuts, fresh or dried
Chestnuts fall under the other nuts heading, not the coconut, Brazil nut and cashew heading.
Heading 0802
Frozen coconut meat
Freezing moves the goods to the frozen fruit and nuts heading.
Heading 0811
Coconut oil
Oil extracted from coconut is a chapter 15 product, not a nut of chapter 8.
Heading 1513

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for desiccated coconut?

Desiccated coconut is classified under 0801.11.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on shelled cashew nuts?

Shelled cashew nuts enter under 0801.32.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify Brazil nuts that are still in the shell?

Brazil nuts in shell take 0801.21.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free. Once the shell is removed, the goods move to 0801.22.00.00, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.