0802.51.00.00 - In shell

This HTS classification, 0802.51.00.00, specifically covers pistachios that are presented in their natural shell. This includes pistachios that have been harvested and are ready for consumption or further processing while still enclosed within their protective outer casing. The key defining characteristic for inclusion in this category is the presence of the intact shell.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0802.52.00.00, is straightforward: the sibling category is exclusively for shelled pistachios, meaning the nut has been removed from its shell. Therefore, any pistachio product that still has its shell attached falls under 0802.51.00.00, while shelled pistachios belong to the separate classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 0802.51.00.00. All pistachios presented in their shell, regardless of whether they are roasted, salted, or simply raw, are classified here. The classification hinges solely on the physical state of the pistachio, specifically whether the shell is present or absent.