Desiccated coconut — dried and shredded or grated coconut flesh — falls under 080111, while coconuts still in the inner shell (endocarp) go under 080112, and other fresh coconuts (whole, with outer husk) are covered by 080119. The processing state at the time of importation determines which subheading applies.

Yes. Shelled and in-shell cashew nuts are food commodities subject to FDA oversight, including prior notice of imported food shipments under the Bioterrorism Act. Importers should also be aware of FDA's food facility registration requirements for foreign processors. A licensed customs broker can assist with the filing procedures specific to nut imports.