Pine nuts, in shell

Pine nuts in shell, fresh or dried

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 0802 91 00 (Pine nuts, in shell) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with food-import entry restricted to designated ports under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022.

What this is

HSN code

0802 91 00

Chapter

08 · Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 08

Customs documentation

Import declaration from DGFT
Entry-point compliance from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the consignment is routed through a designated food-import entry point as required under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022. Import through a non-designated port will result in consignment detention at the customs station.
General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022
2
File the bill of entry with a declaration confirming compliance with the applicable food-import entry-point conditions. Verify the designated-port list against the bill of lading before vessel departure.
General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022 · ITC (HS) Chapter 08 import policy

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that pine nuts, being a relatively low-risk edible nut, are exempt from the designated food-import entry-point requirement. General Note 4(D) applies to the food-import category broadly; arrival at a non-designated port triggers detention and ground rent irrespective of the condition or documentation status of the goods.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 0802 91 00 require BIS certification?

No, pine nuts in shell fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with compliance required under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022 for food-import entry points.

Which entry points are designated for import of pine nuts under this tariff line?

The designated food-import entry points are listed under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022; the active port list should be confirmed with DGFT or CBIC before shipment.

Is there any exemption from the designated entry-point condition for small or sample consignments?

The regulatory record does not record any carve-out for sample or small-quantity consignments; the General Note 4(D) entry-point condition applies to all imports under this tariff line unless a specific DGFT exemption is obtained.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.