Description

Product Name: Raw Cashew Nuts (in Shell)
Commodity Code: HS Code 08013100
Origin: Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, etc.)
Type: Natural, unprocessed cashew nuts in shell

Product Description:
Raw Cashew Nuts in Shell (RCN) are the primary agricultural product harvested from the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale). The nuts are encased in a hard, kidney-shaped shell that contains the cashew kernel and a layer of caustic cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL). RCN serve as the raw material for cashew processing industries, where they are deshelled and graded into edible kernels for both domestic and international markets.

Physical Characteristics:

1. Shell: Hard, grayish or brownish in color
2. Kernel: White to pale ivory after processing
3. Shape: Kidney-shaped, curved
4. Odor: Natural nut aroma (no rancid or foreign odor)
5. Taste: Sweet and mild after roasting (kernels)

Quality Specifications (Typical Export Standard):

1. Nut Count: 170–200 nuts per kg (depending on origin)
2. Outturn: 46–52 lbs per 80 kg bag (kernel yield)
3. Moisture Content: Maximum 10%
4. Defective Nuts: Maximum 10%
5. Foreign Matter: Maximum 2%
6. Admixture: Nil
7. Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL): Present in the shell naturally

Packaging:

1. 80 kg jute bags or according to buyer’s specification
2. Clean, dry, and well-ventilated packaging suitable for export

Storage and Handling:

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and moisture