Cashew - raw cashew nuts|HS Code

Cashew - raw cashew nuts harmonized system code

Product Overview Raw Cashew Nuts, classified under HS Code 0801, are unprocessed kernels obtained from the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) and are primarily consumed as food. Their key characteristics include a kidney shape, light cream color, and a firm yet slightly spongy texture. The quality attributes of raw cashew nuts greatly depend on factors like size, color, moisture content, and the absence of foreign material or insect damage. Subcategories within HS Code 0801 distinguish between raw cashew nuts with shell and without shell, with the former being the most common form of international trade. The commercial applications of raw cashew nuts are vast, extending from direct consumption as a snack to use in food processing industries for making confectionery, bakery products, and cashew-based dairy alternatives. The product's market positioning is attributed to its rich nutrient profile, versatile culinary applications, and the growing demand for plant-based foods. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The full 6-digit HS Code for Raw Cashew Nuts is 0801.31, where Chapter 08 represents 'Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons', Heading 01 is for 'Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled' and Subheading .31 is specifically for 'Cashew Nuts'. This classification is based on the product's inherent nature, form, and use. Raw cashew nuts are usually packaged in jute bags or vacuum-sealed plastic bags to preserve freshness and are shipped in dry, ventilated conditions to prevent moisture accumulation. They must meet the quality standards set by the importing country's food safety regulations, often requiring certification for aflatoxin levels and pesticide residues. The trade description should comply with the World Trade Organization (WTO) guidelines, Customs documentation standards, and must align with the International Trade Classification systems to ensure smooth cross-border transactions.

Cashew - raw cashew nuts Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover inedible nuts or fruits. 2.- Chilled fruits and nuts are to be classified in the same headings as the corresponding fresh fruits and nuts. 3.- Dried fruit or dried nuts of this Chapter may be partially rehydrated, or treated for the following purposes : (a) For additional preservation or stabilisation (for example, by moderate heat treatment, sulphuring, the addition of sorbic acid or potassium sorbate), (b) To improve or maintain their appearance (for example, by the addition of vegetable oil or small quantities of glucose syrup), provided that they retain the character of dried fruit or dried nuts. 4.- Heading 08.12 applies to fruit and nuts which have been treated solely to ensure their provisional preservation during transport or storage prior to use (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), provided they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state.