U.S. imports of Cashew Nuts, Fresh or Dried, In Shell (HS 080131) totaled $1.7M in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Cashew Nuts, Fresh or Dried, In Shell imports of $1.7M in August 2026 ran 184% above the year-to-date monthly average of $614K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRaw 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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19 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 7 in heading 0801
Subheading 080131 · $1.7M of $158.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$9KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.8M of Cashew Nuts, Fresh or Dried, In Shell and exported $457K.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0801310000 | Cashew Nuts, Fresh or Dried, In Shell | $1.7M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0801310000 | Cashew Nuts, Fresh or Dried, In Shell | $9K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Brazil together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
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