Other

Other nuts, fresh or dried, not elsewhere specified

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 0802 99 00 (Other nuts, fresh or dried) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with entry restricted to designated food-import ports under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022.

What this is

HSN code

0802 99 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 08 — General Note 4(D)

Customs documentation

Import declaration from DGFT
Compliance declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Verify that 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. Filing a bill of entry at a non-designated port will result in consignment detention pending re-routing or re-export.
General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022
2
Confirm the ITC (HS) import policy status of the specific nut variety at the time of shipment, as residual HSN 0802 99 00 captures a heterogeneous product range and applicable conditions may vary by origin or product type.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 08 · DGFT import policy

A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual tariff line is overlooking the designated food-import port requirement under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022 on the assumption that nuts are freely importable at any port. A consignment arriving at a non-designated port faces detention, demurrage, and potential re-export, with no provision for conversion to a compliant port after vessel arrival.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 0802 99 00 require BIS certification?

No, edible nuts under this residual tariff line are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, including the designated food-import port requirement under General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022.

Which ports are designated for food imports under General Note 4(D)?

The designated food-import entry points are listed in General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022; importers should confirm the current list with DGFT or CBIC before routing the consignment.

Does the residual classification 0802 99 00 cover all nut varieties not listed elsewhere in heading 0802?

Yes, HSN 0802 99 00 is the residual sub-heading capturing fresh or dried nuts, whether or not shelled or peeled, that are not specifically classified under another 8-digit line within heading 0802; misclassification into this residual line when a specific line applies attracts customs re-assessment.

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