Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons. It includes fresh or dried fruit and nuts, as well as some products temporarily preserved or processed. This chapter is a core chapter in agricultural trade, involving many daily consumer goods such as apples, citrus fruits, grapes, and nuts. When classifying for customs, particular attention should be paid to the degree of processing, because simple drying, shelling, and similar operations are still classified in this chapter, while further deep processing may be classified in Chapter 20. Heading 0802 covers other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled, including almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, etc. Under this heading, subheadings are divided by type of nut and whether shelled. As an important temperate nut, hazelnuts have large trade volumes in international trade, and their shelled or unshelled status directly affects subheading classification. This heading does not include roasted or further processed nuts, which should be classified in Chapter 20. The first 2 digits 08: indicates Chapter 08, namely edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons. Digits 3-4 02: indicates heading 0802, specifically other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. Digits 5-6 22: indicates subheading 080222, namely shelled hazelnuts. The fifth digit 2 represents the hazelnut category (0802.2), and the sixth digit 2 represents shelled (0802.22). The complete code 080222 means shelled hazelnuts; if unshelled, it is 080221. The subheading division reflects the impact of processing status on classification. This product is shelled hazelnuts, which conforms to the description of heading 0802, 'other nuts, fresh or dried,' and subheading 080222 is specifically 'shelled hazelnuts.' Unshelled hazelnuts are classified under 080221, while other nuts such as shelled walnuts are classified under 080232. If hazelnuts have been roasted, flavored, or further processed, they exceed the scope of Chapter 08 and should be classified in Chapter 20 (such as 200819). Therefore, hazelnuts that are only shelled and not further processed are correctly classified under 080222.

Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should use standard Chinese and the corresponding English, such as 'Shelled hazelnuts.' Processing method: Explain the processing status of the nuts, such as 'shelled, not roasted, not flavored,' to determine whether they are classified in this chapter. Whether shelled: Clearly state whether shelled. Shelled is classified under 080222; unshelled is classified under 080221. State: State whether fresh, dried, or temporarily preserved. Hazelnuts are usually dried. Origin: Fill in the country or region of origin, which affects the application of tariffs and trade agreements. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None.' Specifications: Such as granule size, grade, etc., to facilitate customs valuation and statistics. Packaging specifications: Such as net weight per bag, quantity per carton, etc., affecting tax calculation and inspection. Product name: Shelled hazelnuts; Processing method: shelled, not roasted, not flavored; Whether shelled: yes; State: dried; Origin: Turkey; Brand: None; Specifications: diameter 8-10mm, moisture ≤6%; Packaging specifications: 25 kg/bag, 40 bags/pallet. Remarks: non-organic, non-GMO. Failure to indicate 'not roasted' may lead to mistaken classification under 200819. Confusing shelled with unshelled, leading to errors in subheadings 080221/080222. Inaccurate declaration of origin affects the application of free trade agreement tariff rates.

The core basis for classification is Chapter 08 of the Import and Export Tariff and the subheading notes. Shelled hazelnuts must meet the following: 1) belong to hazelnuts (Corylus spp.); 2) have undergone only simple processing such as shelling and drying; 3) not roasted, not flavored, not further processed. If processing exceeds the permitted scope, they are classified in Chapter 20. At the same time, it is necessary to verify whether they are fresh or dried; fresh hazelnuts are rarely traded and are usually dried. Customs will focus on reviewing the processing method, whether shelled, and the state. 080221 Unshelled hazelnuts: The only difference from 080222 is whether shelled. Unshelled is classified under 080221; shelled is classified under 080222. 080232 Shelled walnuts: Walnuts and hazelnuts are different types, with different subheadings, and must not be confused. 200819 Other processed nuts: If hazelnuts are roasted, flavored, or further processed, they are classified under 200819, not 080222. 081190 Other frozen fruit and nuts: If hazelnuts are frozen, they may be classified under 081190, but hazelnuts are usually dried. 080290 Other fresh or dried nuts: If they do not belong to specifically named items such as hazelnuts or walnuts, they are classified under 080290. Are they only shelled and not roasted? Are they clearly hazelnuts (Corylus)? Are they dried rather than fresh or frozen? Have no flavoring or candying agents been added? Is the origin accurately declared?

What is the difference in HS codes between shelled hazelnuts and unshelled hazelnuts? Shelled hazelnuts are classified under 080222, and unshelled hazelnuts under 080221. The two are distinguished only by whether shelled. When declaring, the processing status must be truthfully declared; otherwise, it may lead to classification errors and penalties. If hazelnuts have been roasted, can they still be classified under 080222? No. Roasting is further processing, which exceeds the scope of Chapter 08 and should be classified in Chapter 20, specifically 200819 (other processed nuts). Therefore, when declaring, it is necessary to indicate 'not roasted.' How can I check the import tariff rate for shelled hazelnuts? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use tools such as 'Customs Classification One-Touch Search' and enter HS code 080222 to check the MFN rate, general rate, and free trade agreement rate. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted, and the latest published version shall prevail. What documents are required when declaring shelled hazelnuts? Usually, a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading/air waybill, certificate of origin (if applying for agreement rates), phytosanitary certificate, etc. are required. If organic, organic certification is also required. Which nuts are shelled hazelnuts easily confused with? They are easily confused with shelled walnuts (080232), shelled almonds (080212), shelled pistachios (080252), etc. The difference lies in the type of nut, and accurate classification is required based on the product name and botanical characteristics. How are shelled hazelnuts sold via cross-border e-commerce declared? Cross-border e-commerce retail imports need to be declared through the customs cross-border e-commerce customs clearance service platform. The commodity code remains 080222, and order, payment, logistics, and other information must be provided, with attention to the individual annual transaction limit. Do shelled hazelnuts require quarantine approval? According to the Law on the Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine, imported dried nuts generally require animal and plant quarantine approval and an official phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country. The specific requirements shall be subject to the latest customs requirements. If the packaging of shelled hazelnuts is labeled 'baked' but they are actually not baked, how should they be classified? Classification is based on the actual state. If they are actually not baked, they are still classified under 080222, but inaccurate declaration may raise customs doubts. It is recommended to declare truthfully and retain production process proof.