U.S. exports of In-Shell Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried (HS 080261) totaled $14K in August 2026, exported to 2 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAustralia, the original commercial source of macadamia nuts, leads US imports of the in-shell form, with South Africa and Kenya reflecting the significant expansion of macadamia cultivation across sub-Saharan Africa. In-shell macadamias are among the hardest-shelled tree nuts commercially traded, requiring specialized cracking equipment at processing facilities; this characteristic makes the in-shell form less common in retail channels and more typical of bulk industrial supply chains. FDA admissibility review applies to imported tree nuts, and importers should ensure moisture and mold specifications are met to prevent quality rejection at destination.
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South Africa and Kenya have rapidly expanded macadamia orchard acreage over the past decade, driven by favorable growing conditions and lower land costs compared to Australia and Hawaii. This geographic diversification has increased supply availability but also introduced variability in kernel recovery rates and quality grades, which importers should evaluate carefully when comparing landed costs across origins.
Macadamia shells are exceptionally hard and require industrial cracking machinery capable of handling the nut's density without damaging the kernel. Importers or their processing partners must have appropriate equipment and should specify acceptable kernel recovery rates and whole-kernel percentages in supply contracts, as these metrics directly determine the economic value of in-shell lots.
Subheading 14 of 17 in heading 0802
Subheading 080261 · $14K of $844.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0802610000 | Macadamia Nuts in Shell, Fresh or Dried | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0802610000 | Macadamia Nuts in Shell, Fresh or Dried | $14K |
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.
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Low of 7 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 7 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Jamaica and Canada together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.