Fresh In-Shell Cashew Nuts
Fresh cashew nuts harvested with their natural hard shells intact, typically dried to reduce moisture content for transport but remaining fresh. Classified under HTS 0801.31.00.00 as cashew nuts in shell, distinguishing them from shelled varieties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shelled or peeled
Once the hard shell is removed, cashews move to the shelled category in the same heading.
If roasted or otherwise prepared
Roasting or salting changes classification from fresh/dried nuts to prepared nuts in Chapter 20.
If preserved in brine or sulfur solution for transport
Provisional preservation treatments shift to heading 0812, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify moisture content below 10% to qualify as 'dried' per HTS notes; obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries like Vietnam; inspect for aflatoxin contamination common in tropical nuts
Related Products under HTS 0801.31.00.00
Dried Vietnamese In-Shell Cashews
Premium dried cashew nuts in shell sourced from Vietnam, the world's largest producer, with natural husk intact for protection during shipping. Falls under HTS 0801.31.00.00 specifically for in-shell cashews, fresh or dried.
Raw In-Shell Cashew Nuts from India
Raw cashew nuts in their original shells, primarily exported from India after initial drying, ideal for domestic shelling operations. HTS 0801.31.00.00 covers these in-shell cashews whether fresh or dried, excluding peeled products.
Bulk Dried In-Shell Cashews
Large bulk shipments of dried cashew nuts retained in shell, commonly traded internationally for processing. Precisely matches HTS 0801.31.00.00 for cashew nuts in shell, fresh or dried, not shelled.
Organic In-Shell Cashew Nuts
Certified organic cashew nuts in shell, grown without synthetic pesticides and dried naturally. HTS 0801.31.00.00 applies to all in-shell cashews, with organic status noted statistically per General Note 6.
African Origin In-Shell Cashews
In-shell cashew nuts sourced from West African countries like Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana, dried for export. Classified under HTS 0801.31.00.00 as in-shell cashews, supporting regional processing industries.
Premium Large In-Shell Cashew Nuts
Select large-size cashew nuts in shell, dried to premium quality standards for specialty markets. HTS 0801.31.00.00 encompasses all in-shell cashews without size-based distinctions.