Chapter 08 covers edible fruits and nuts, including fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved products, as well as citrus fruit peels or melon rinds. However, it does not include oil seeds (Chapter 12), roasted coffee substitutes (Chapter 09) or cocoa-containing food preparations (Chapter 18). The nuts in this chapter mainly refer to shelled or in-shell nuts for human consumption, such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, etc. Heading 0802 covers other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. It includes almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, cola nuts, betel nuts, etc. However, it does not include coconuts (0801), cashew nuts (0801), Brazil nuts (0801), nor roasted nuts (2008) or sugar-coated nuts (2006). The first 2 digits 08 indicate Chapter 08: Edible fruits and nuts. The 3rd-4th digits 02 indicate heading 0802: Other nuts, fresh or dried. The 5th-6th digits 62 indicate subheading 0802.62: Shelled macadamia nuts. Among them, the 5th digit 6 indicates the second-level subheading for macadamia nuts, and the 6th digit 2 indicates shelled. The complete code 0802.62 refers to shelled macadamia nuts, whether fresh or dried. The goods are shelled macadamia nuts, which are edible nuts and have not been roasted or further processed, conforming to the description of Chapter 08 and heading 0802. Since macadamia nuts are separately listed under a subheading in 0802, and the shelled status has further subdivision, they are classified under 0802.62, rather than in-shell macadamia nuts (0802.61) or other nuts.

Product name: The specific name of the declared goods should be accurately filled in as "shelled macadamia nuts" or "macadamia nut kernels", avoiding colloquial or vague names. Processing method: State the processing status of the nuts, such as fresh, dried, shelled, unroasted, etc. It should be noted as "shelled, unroasted". Whether shelled: Clearly declare whether shelled. This code is for shelled, so it should be filled as "Yes". State: Declare whether the nuts are fresh, dried or provisionally preserved. Usually dried or fresh, to be filled according to actual condition. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "None". Specification: Declare packaging specifications, such as bagged, boxed, and weight per package, etc. Origin: Declare the country or region of origin of the nuts, affecting tariffs and trade agreements. Product name: Shelled macadamia nuts; Processing method: Shelled, unroasted; Whether shelled: Yes; State: Dried; Brand: None; Specification: 25 kg/bag; Origin: Australia. Failure to indicate "shelled" resulting in classification under the in-shell subheading 0802.61. Mistakenly classifying roasted macadamia nuts under 0802.62, when they should actually be classified under 2008. Ignoring state declaration, confusing fresh nuts with dried nuts.

Core basis for classification: The goods are shelled macadamia nuts, belonging to Chapter 08 edible nuts. Heading 0802 explicitly includes macadamia nuts, and subheading 0802.62 specifically refers to shelled macadamia nuts. The processing status must be unroasted and not further processed, otherwise they may be classified under Chapter 20. 0802.61 In-shell macadamia nuts: The difference between in-shell and shelled, 0802.61 is in-shell, 0802.62 is shelled. 2008.19 Other roasted nuts: Roasted or further processed nuts are classified under 2008, unroasted under 0802. 0801.31 Cashew nuts: Cashew nuts and macadamia nuts are different species, cashew nuts are classified under 0801. 0802.31 Walnuts: Walnuts and macadamia nuts are different species, walnuts are classified under 0802.31/32. Whether shelled? Whether roasted or further processed? Whether fresh or dried? Whether they are macadamia nuts? Whether confused with other nuts?

What is the HS code for shelled macadamia nuts? The HS code for shelled macadamia nuts is 0802.62. This code applies to fresh or dried shelled macadamia nuts, whether or not peeled, but not roasted or further processed. What is the difference in HS codes between in-shell macadamia nuts and shelled macadamia nuts? In-shell macadamia nuts are classified under 0802.61, and shelled macadamia nuts under 0802.62. When declaring, the shelled status must be accurately indicated, otherwise it may lead to classification errors. Which code should roasted macadamia nuts be classified under? Roasted macadamia nuts are usually classified under 2008.19, because Chapter 08 only includes fresh or dried nuts, not roasted or further processed products. Are macadamia nuts and Hawaiian nuts the same commodity? Yes, macadamia nuts are often called Hawaiian nuts. When declaring, it is recommended to use the standard name "macadamia nuts" to avoid confusion. How to check the import tariff rate for shelled macadamia nuts? The import tariff rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements and the latest customs tariff schedule. Specific rates can be checked through the General Administration of Customs website or by consulting a customs broker; specific values are not provided here. What documents are required to declare shelled macadamia nuts? Usually a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, etc. are required. Specific document requirements may vary by port and trade mode; it is recommended to consult a customs broker in advance. What are the declaration elements for shelled macadamia nuts? The main declaration elements include product name, processing method, whether shelled, state, brand, specification, origin, etc. It is necessary to ensure the declaration elements are complete and accurate to avoid customs clearance delays. What are the consequences of mistakenly classifying shelled macadamia nuts under the in-shell code? It may lead to classification errors, affecting tariff collection and trade statistics, and even facing customs penalties. It is recommended to declare strictly according to the actual status, and apply for advance classification if necessary.