HS 0802Agriculture

Pistachios - HS 0802 classification, duty and landed cost

Pistachios moves through customs under HS heading 0802. This guide sets out sample sub-codes, indicative import duty in major markets, key trade documents and a worked landed-cost calculation - refresh figures against the live tariff schedule before quoting.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules2 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
0802.52	Pistachios, shelled

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% - 15% CAP tariffs; TRQs and entry-price system apply on many lines.
United States	0% - 15% USDA APHIS phytosanitary controls; GSP for eligible origins.
China	3% - 25% Plus 9% - 13% VAT; state licensing on some staples.
India	10% - 40% BCD + 5% - 18% GST; MSP interventions on staples.
UAE	0% - 5% GCC common external tariff; 5% VAT (many food staples zero-rated).

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT of Pistachios at FOB USD 10,000 per MT, sea freight to a representative port of discharge.

FOB valueUSD 200,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 13,000

CIF valueUSD 213,000

Import duty @ ~8% (indicative for Agriculture)USD 17,040

VAT / GST @ ~5% on CIF+dutyUSD 11,502

Landed cost ≈ USD 241,542 - re-run the numbers against your exact HS 8-digit code and destination tariff before quoting.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· Phytosanitary certificate from origin NPPO under IPPC ISPM 12.
· Fumigation certificate (Methyl Bromide / Phosphine) where required by destination.
· Non-GMO / GMO status declaration for select destinations (EU, India).

Top exporting countries

· USA
· Iran
· Turkey
· Germany

Frequently asked questions

What HS heading covers Pistachios?

Pistachios is typically classified under HS 0802.52. Always confirm the 8- to 10-digit statistical suffix with your destination customs.

What documents do buyers usually ask for on Pistachios?

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate and third-party inspection (SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek) at loading.

Is Pistachios shipped in bulk or bagged?

Both. Large-volume routes ship in bulk vessels; branded and premium origins usually ship in 25/50 kg bags or 1 MT jumbo bags in 20' containers.

How does moisture affect the settlement of Pistachios?

Trade contracts fix a moisture basis (often 12-14%). Any excess is deducted from paid weight using an agreed schedule; extreme moisture can trigger rejection.

What Incoterm is standard for Pistachios?

Bulk shipments trade CFR / CIF port of destination; container shipments trade FOB or CIF port. FCA / DAP are common for high-value packed origins moving by truck or rail.