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HSChapter 08
Raw cashews in shell are an upstream commodity in the global cashew processing chain, typically exported from growing countries before shelling and roasting elsewhere. Brazil and Vietnam are the leading US suppliers under this heading, though the in-shell form is less commonly traded to the US than shelled product. FDA food safety requirements apply, and importers should be aware that cashew shells contain urushiol — the same irritant found in poison ivy — which affects handling and processing protocols.
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Cashew shells contain caustic urushiol oil that requires specialized processing equipment to remove safely. Most shelling and processing occurs in origin or transit countries (notably Vietnam and India), so the US market predominantly receives shelled product. In-shell cashews imported to the US are typically destined for specialized processors with appropriate handling facilities.
In-shell cashews are regulated by FDA as a food commodity and must comply with FSMA import requirements, including foreign supplier verification. Given the urushiol content of the shell, any processing or repackaging in the US may also trigger occupational safety considerations. Consult a licensed customs broker for current admissibility and compliance guidance.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0801310000 | CASHEW NUTS, FRESH OR DRIED, IN SHELL | $0 | -- |
CASHEW NUTS, FRESH OR DRIED, IN SHELL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0801310000 | CASHEW NUTS, FRESH OR DRIED, IN SHELL | $110K |
CASHEW NUTS, FRESH OR DRIED, IN SHELL
15.2K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | -- | $77K | +$77K |
| Florida | -- | $26K | +$26K |
| New Jersey | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | $77K | +$77K |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | -- | $13K | +$13K |
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $12K | +$12K |