Nuts (heading 0802): importing markets
HS heading 0802 covers fresh or dried nuts, shelled or not, excluding coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews. In 2025 Germany declared the highest imports,…
Published on 17 October 2026Updated on 17 October 2026
HS heading 0802 covers fresh or dried nuts, shelled or not, excluding coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews. In 2025 Germany declared the highest imports, about 3.0 billion USD, ahead of Italy (2.3 billion) and China (2.1 billion). For a company exporting from Spain, the market and the subheading determine the duty and the entry requirements.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 17 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0802
- Chapter
- 08 · Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons
- Subheadings
- 21
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,000,125,405 |
| Italy | 2,269,005,819 |
| China | 2,136,676,369 |
| India | 1,977,826,300 |
| Spain | 1,207,642,224 |
| Türkiye | 1,192,025,299 |
| France | 900,819,879 |
| Netherlands | 740,687,193 |
| Canada | 581,424,071 |
| United States | 576,361,615 |
| Japan | 514,492,158 |
| United Kingdom | 483,512,458 |
| Poland | 430,890,086 |
| South Korea | 372,040,543 |
| Morocco | 348,241,844 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 17 October 2026
What to know before exporting nuts under heading 0802
The code 0802 is a four-digit heading of the Harmonized System, shared by almost every customs authority. Below it, the six-digit subheadings separate nuts by species and by whether they are in shell or shelled. Classify at that level before looking up any duty, because the duty is set per subheading and not per heading.
The table above shows what each country declares as imports from the world. It is not what Spain sells to that country. Use it to size demand and to choose which markets to study first, then check Spain's own export flows to each of them separately.
Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Poland are in the EU single market. For a company exporting from Spain, shipments to them are intra-EU trade and are not subject to customs duties. Other markets in the table, such as China, India, Türkiye, Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Morocco, are outside the EU customs territory. Each applies its own tariff, which depends on the subheading and on any trade agreement in force with the EU.
Duties and entry requirements for each destination are consulted in Access2Markets, the European Commission's database for EU exporters. Enter the full product code and the destination country. It lists the tariff, rules of origin, and product requirements. For goods entering the EU from outside, the reference is TARIC.
Nuts are plant products, so sanitary and phytosanitary conditions can apply in the destination country. Whether a phytosanitary certificate, residue limits or other documents are required varies by country and by product. Check them for the specific destination before agreeing delivery terms with the buyer.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 17 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
What products does HS 0802 include?
Heading 0802 covers edible nuts other than coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews, fresh or dried, whether shelled or peeled or not. The exact product is defined by the six-digit subheading, which separates species and shell status. Check the subheading in the customs tariff of the destination before declaring goods.
Which countries import the most under heading 0802?
According to UN Comtrade data for 2025, the largest importers by value were Germany, Italy and China, with about 3.0, 2.3 and 2.1 billion USD respectively. India followed with about 2.0 billion USD, and Spain with about 1.2 billion USD. Countries report with a delay, so 2025 is the latest period with consolidated data.
Do I pay customs duties when exporting nuts from Spain to Germany or Italy?
No customs duties apply to goods moving between EU member states. Shipments from Spain to Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands or Poland are intra-EU trade. Statistical and tax declarations still apply, but they are not tariffs.
Where do I find the tariff for exporting nuts outside the EU?
The duty depends on the destination country, the subheading and any trade agreement between that country and the EU. For a company exporting from Spain, the place to look is Access2Markets: enter the product code and the destination to see tariffs, rules of origin and requirements.
Do the import figures tell me how much Spain can sell to a market?
No. The figures are the total each country declares as imports from the world, from all suppliers. They show the size of demand, not Spain's share or the room for a new exporter. To estimate that, compare them with the flows from Spain to each market.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 17 October 2026
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