0802.92 - Pine nuts, shelled:

This category encompasses pine nuts that have been shelled, meaning their outer hulls have been removed. This distinction is crucial for classification, as it separates these processed nuts from those still contained within their shells. The focus here is on the edible kernel itself, ready for consumption or further processing.

Within the broader classification of "Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled," this specific code, 0802.92, isolates shelled pine nuts. It is distinguished from its sibling category, 0802.91, which covers pine nuts still in their protective shell. Therefore, if the pine nuts have undergone a shelling process, they would fall under 0802.92, regardless of whether they are fresh or dried.

The subcategories for 0802.92 further refine the classification based on the specific type of shelled pine nut. Subcategory 0802.92.10.00 specifically designates "Pignolia," which is a common commercial name for pine nuts. The remaining shelled pine nuts, which may originate from different pine species or have other specific characteristics not covered by "Pignolia," are classified under 0802.92.90.00 as "Other."