0802.61.00.00 - In shell

This HTS category, 0802.61.00.00, specifically covers macadamia nuts that are presented in their shells. This includes whole macadamia nuts as harvested, or those that have undergone minimal processing such as cleaning, but have not had their outer hard shell removed. The classification hinges on the presence of this intact shell, differentiating these nuts from those that have been shelled.

When classifying macadamia nuts, it is crucial to distinguish between this entry and its sibling category, 0802.62.00.00, which covers shelled macadamia nuts. The presence or absence of the hard outer shell is the defining characteristic for distinguishing between these two classifications. Macadamia nuts classified under 0802.61.00.00 retain their natural protective outer casing, whereas those under 0802.62.00.00 have had this shell removed.

As a leaf node within the HTS classification system, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the primary consideration for classification here is the physical state of the macadamia nut – specifically, whether it is still encased within its shell. This classification is intended for raw, unshelled macadamia nuts, ready for further processing or direct sale in this form.