0801.22.00.00 - Shelled

This HTS classification, 0801.22.00.00, specifically covers Brazil nuts that have been shelled. This means the protective outer shell of the Brazil nut has been removed, and the edible kernel is presented for import or export. The nuts are considered "dried" within the context of this chapter, indicating they have undergone a process to reduce moisture content, preserving them for trade.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0801.21.00.00, which covers Brazil nuts that are still in their shell. The primary classification criterion differentiating these two subheadings is the presence or absence of the natural shell encasing the nut. Therefore, goods classified under 0801.22.00.00 are ready for consumption or further processing without the need to remove an outer shell, whereas those under 0801.21.00.00 require this step.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories beneath 0801.22.00.00. Classification is solely based on whether the Brazil nuts are shelled and dried. This level of detail ensures precise identification of shelled Brazil nuts for customs purposes, distinguishing them from other types of nuts or from Brazil nuts in their unshelled state.