Chapter 0802 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 08.02
Carmel Almonds In Shell
Dried Carmel variety almonds retained in their protective shells, commonly grown in California orchards. These are in-shell almonds, fresh or dried, prior to any shelling process, and are classified under tariff item 0802.11.00 as almonds in shell.
0802.11.00Mission Almonds In Shell
Fresh Mission almonds in their intact shells, a traditional variety with soft shells suitable for hand-cracking. These unshelled almonds, whether fresh or dried, fall under tariff item 0802.11.00 as almonds in shell, prior to any shelling or peeling process.
0802.11.00Monterey Almonds In Shell
Dried Monterey late-bloom almonds still in shell, valued for their high meat yield. These in-shell almonds, whether fresh or dried, are classified under tariff item 0802.11.00 as almonds in shell, not shelled or peeled.
0802.11.00Nonpareil Almonds In Shell
Fresh Nonpareil variety almonds still in their natural hard shells, harvested and dried for storage and transport. These in-shell almonds, whether fresh or dried, are classified under tariff item 0802.11.00 as almonds in shell, not shelled or peeled.
0802.11.00Padre Almonds In Shell
Fresh Padre almonds in shell, a pollenizer variety often grown alongside main crops. These in-shell almonds, regardless of their pollinator status, are classified under tariff item 0802.11.00 as almonds in shell, fresh or dried.
0802.12.00Australian Shelled Almonds
Shelled almonds from Australian orchards, typically varieties like Carmel or Price, are dried and hulled for export. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, and are not blanched or in paste form.
0802.12.00California Nonpareil Shelled Almonds
Premium shelled almonds of the Nonpareil variety, grown primarily in California, have the hulls and shells removed for convenience. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, and are not further processed.
0802.12.00Carmel Variety Shelled Almonds
Shelled Carmel almonds, a mid-season California variety prized for plump kernels, are dried post-hulling. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, and are excellent for whole-nut applications.
0802.12.00Iranian Shelled Almonds
Shelled almonds from Iran's orchards, primarily Mamaei variety, are hulled and sun-dried. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, known for large size and high oil content.
0802.12.00Mission Variety Shelled Almonds
Large, bold Mission shelled almonds from California are hulled and dried, with reddish-brown skins. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, favored for snacking and chocolate coating.
0802.12.00Shelled Australian Almonds
Shelled Australian almonds, dried and hulled for export, are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried. They are suitable for snacking or as an ingredient in various food products, and are not further processed beyond shelling and drying.
0802.12.00Shelled Butte Almonds
Shelled Butte almonds, with high oil content ideal for butter production, are dried and have their shells removed. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, and are not subject to secondary processing like roasting or flavoring.
0802.12.00Shelled California Carmel Almonds
Shelled California Carmel almonds, with a balanced sweet flavor, are dried post-harvest and mechanically shelled. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, and are not further processed, making them suitable for various culinary uses.
0802.12.00Shelled Mamra Almonds
Shelled Mamra almonds, prized in Indian cuisine, are hand-shelled or machine-processed from premium kernels. They are dried and classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, suitable for snacking or culinary use.
0802.12.00Shelled Mission Almonds
Shelled Mission almonds, with a rich flavor for confectionery, are shelled and dried post-harvest. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, and are ready for market without further processing.
0802.12.00Shelled Nonpareil Almonds
Premium shelled Nonpareil almonds, known for their large size and delicate flavor, have their thin shells removed after harvesting. They are fresh or dried and classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, not further processed.
0802.12.00Shelled Organic Nonpareil Almonds
Certified organic shelled Nonpareil almonds are shelled without chemical aids and are fresh or dried. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, with their organic status noted for labeling purposes, but the tariff classification remains the same as conventional shelled almonds.
0802.12.00Shelled Paper Shell Almonds
Shelled paper shell almonds have thin shells easily removed, yielding whole kernels. They are fresh or dried and classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, suitable for consumer packs without further processing.
0802.12.00Shelled Supreme Almonds
Shelled Supreme almonds are selected for uniformity and size, mechanically shelled for wholesale markets. They are classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, and are not peeled or flavored.
0802.12.00Shelled Valencia Almonds
Shelled Valencia almonds from Spanish growers have hard shells removed for premium kernels. They are dried and classified under tariff item 0802.12.00 as shelled almonds, known for baking applications.
0802.21.00Bulk Dried Filberts In Shell
Bulk dried filberts in shell are large-volume shipments of Corylus hazelnuts that remain enclosed in their natural shells. They are classified under tariff item 0802.21.00 because the heading covers hazelnuts or filberts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled, and this item specifically applies to those in shell.
0802.21.00Chilean In-Shell Hazelnuts
Chilean in-shell hazelnuts are fresh or dried nuts from Corylus plantations, shipped with their shells intact for global markets. They fall under tariff item 0802.21.00 because the item covers all in-shell hazelnuts, regardless of origin, as long as they are fresh or dried and not further processed.
0802.21.00Dried Turkish Filberts In Shell
Dried Turkish filberts in shell are hazelnuts from Corylus spp. that have been dried for preservation and remain in their shells. They are classified under tariff item 0802.21.00 because the item explicitly includes dried hazelnuts in shell, and the drying process does not alter their essential character.
0802.21.00Fresh In-Shell Hazelnuts
Fresh in-shell hazelnuts are nuts harvested from Corylus spp. trees and sold with their hard shells intact. They fall under tariff item 0802.21.00 because the item covers fresh hazelnuts in shell, and Chapter Note 2 confirms that chilled nuts are classified as fresh.
0802.21.00Italian Barcelona Filberts In Shell
Italian Barcelona filberts in shell are a specific variety of Corylus hazelnuts, dried to maintain quality. They are classified under tariff item 0802.21.00 because the item covers all in-shell hazelnuts or filberts, fresh or dried, without regard to variety.
0802.21.00Oregon In-Shell Hazelnuts
Oregon in-shell hazelnuts are premium nuts from Corylus avellana trees, naturally dried after harvest. They are classified under tariff item 0802.21.00 because the item covers fresh or dried hazelnuts in shell, and the minimal processing (drying) does not remove them from this heading.
0802.21.00Premium Negret In-Shell Hazelnuts
Premium Negret in-shell hazelnuts are a gourmet variety of Corylus spp., dried for high-end markets. They fall under tariff item 0802.21.00 because the item includes all in-shell hazelnuts, fresh or dried, and the Negret variety is not excluded by any legal note.
0802.22.00Bulk Shelled Hazelnut Kernels
Bulk shelled hazelnut kernels, fresh or dried, mechanically shelled and unprepared, intended for nut butter production. These Corylus spp. nuts have had their hard outer shells removed but retain the natural pellicle, qualifying them under tariff item 0802.22.00 as shelled hazelnuts.
0802.22.00Dried Shelled Piedmont Filberts
Dried shelled filberts from Piedmont, Italy, with the thin pellicle intact, prepared only by drying and shelling. These are not further processed, making them classifiable as dried shelled hazelnuts under tariff item 0802.22.00.
0802.22.00Fresh Shelled Hazelnuts
Freshly harvested and immediately shelled hazelnuts, minimally dried for transport, retaining natural oils and not further prepared. As fresh or dried shelled Corylus spp., they fall under tariff item 0802.22.00, which covers both states.
0802.22.00Organic Shelled Hazelnuts
Certified organic shelled hazelnuts, grown without synthetic pesticides, with shells removed post-harvest and no further processing. Organic status does not affect classification; they remain shelled hazelnuts under tariff item 0802.22.00.
0802.22.00Raw Shelled Italian Hazelnuts
Raw, shelled hazelnuts from Piedmont, Italy, naturally dried without roasting, suitable for further processing into confections or baking. These unprepared shelled Corylus spp. nuts are classifiable under tariff item 0802.22.00.
0802.22.00Shelled Oregon Hazelnuts
Shelled hazelnuts from Oregon's Willamette Valley, fresh or dried, with hard outer shells removed but natural skin intact. These are not further processed, qualifying them as shelled hazelnuts under tariff item 0802.22.00.
0802.22.00Shelled Turkish Filberts
Premium shelled filberts from Turkey's Black Sea region, dried to optimal moisture content with shells removed mechanically. These fresh or dried shelled Corylus spp. nuts are unprepared, falling under tariff item 0802.22.00.
0802.31.00In-Shell Chandler Walnuts
Fresh in-shell Chandler walnuts, a variety known for light-colored kernels and thin shells. These walnuts are in their natural shell and are neither shelled nor peeled, qualifying under tariff item 0802.31.00 as in-shell walnuts.
0802.31.00In-Shell Franquette Walnuts
Fresh in-shell Franquette walnuts, characterized by elongated shells and high oil content, ideal for baking. These walnuts are in their natural shell, unshelled and unpeeled, meeting the criteria for tariff item 0802.31.00.
0802.31.00In-Shell Hartley Walnuts
In-shell Hartley walnuts, a traditional variety with robust flavor, commonly grown in California. These walnuts are fresh or dried and retained in their natural shell, making them classifiable under tariff item 0802.31.00.
0802.31.00In-Shell Howard Walnuts
In-shell Howard walnuts, known for paper-thin shells and high kernel yield, suitable for direct consumer sale. These fresh or dried walnuts are in their natural shell, qualifying under tariff item 0802.31.00.
0802.31.00In-Shell Tulare Walnuts
In-shell Tulare walnuts, offering large size and easy-cracking shells, popular in U.S. markets. These unshelled fresh or dried walnuts are classifiable under tariff item 0802.31.00.
0802.32.00Bulk Packed Shelled Walnuts
Bulk packed shelled walnut kernels in 50 lb cartons or bulk totes, fresh or dried, intended for industrial use. The shells have been removed, leaving only the edible kernels, which classifies them under tariff item 0802.32.00 as shelled walnuts.
0802.32.00Chandler Variety Shelled Walnuts
Shelled Chandler variety walnuts, fresh or dried, with the hard outer shell removed. Regardless of the cultivar, all shelled walnuts fall under tariff item 0802.32.00, as the tariff classification does not distinguish by variety.
0802.32.00Chilean Shelled Walnuts
Shelled walnuts originating from Chile, fresh or dried, with kernels removed from the shell. The country of origin does not affect the tariff classification, and all shelled walnuts are classified under tariff item 0802.32.00.
0802.32.00Halves and Pieces Shelled Walnuts
Shelled walnut kernels broken into halves and pieces during processing, fresh or dried, suitable for baking. All forms of shelled kernels, regardless of size or shape, are classified under tariff item 0802.32.00.
0802.32.00Large Piece Shelled Walnuts
Premium large piece shelled walnuts, graded at 40/50 count per ounce, fresh or dried, intended for confectionery use. Size grading does not change the classification, and all shelled walnut kernels fall under tariff item 0802.32.00.
0802.32.00Light Amber Shelled Walnuts
Shelled walnuts with light amber colored kernels, graded by color intensity, fresh or dried. Color grading does not affect the tariff classification, and all shelled walnuts are classified under tariff item 0802.32.00.
0802.32.00Organic Shelled Walnuts
Certified organic shelled walnuts, fresh or dried, with shells removed. Organic certification does not change the tariff classification, and all shelled walnuts fall under tariff item 0802.32.00.
0802.32.00Raw Shelled Black Walnuts
Shelled Eastern black walnuts (Juglans nigra), fresh or dried, with a bold flavor and darker kernels. Despite being a different species, they are classified as shelled walnuts under tariff item 0802.32.00.
0802.32.00Shelled English Walnuts
Fresh or dried shelled English walnuts (Juglans regia) with the hard outer shell removed, leaving the edible kernel. These are classified under tariff item 0802.32.00 as shelled walnuts, distinct from in-shell varieties.
0802.32.00Vacuum Packed Shelled Walnuts
Shelled walnut kernels vacuum-sealed in flexible pouches for retail, fresh or dried. Packaging does not affect the tariff classification, and these remain classified under tariff item 0802.32.00 as shelled walnuts.
0802.41.00Dried In-Shell American Chestnuts
Dried in-shell American chestnuts (Castanea dentata), naturally air-dried to preserve shelf life while retaining the outer shell. They fall under this tariff item as chestnuts in shell, fresh or dried, and are not prepared beyond drying, which is permitted for dried nuts under Chapter Note 3.
0802.41.00Dried In-Shell Japanese Chestnuts
Dried in-shell Japanese chestnuts (Castanea crenata), air-dried and sold with intact shells. They are classified under this tariff item as chestnuts in shell, fresh or dried, since drying alone does not alter their nature as nuts of Chapter 08.
0802.41.00Fresh In-Shell Chinese Chestnuts
Fresh in-shell Chinese chestnuts (Castanea mollissima), harvested in season and sold with their natural brown shells. They fall under this tariff item as fresh chestnuts in shell, as Chapter Note 2 confirms chilled fruits and nuts are classified as fresh, and no processing beyond natural state is involved.
0802.41.00Fresh In-Shell European Sweet Chestnuts
Fresh in-shell European sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa), premium quality from Italy or Spain, packed in-shell for retail. They are classified under this tariff item as fresh chestnuts in shell, with no processing beyond harvesting and packaging.
0802.41.00Holiday Pack In-Shell Roasted Chestnuts
Lightly roasted but unpeeled chestnuts packaged for winter sales, with intact shells. These are borderline, but if the roasting is minimal and they are not fully cooked for immediate consumption, they retain the character of dried in-shell chestnuts under this tariff item, consistent with Chapter Note 3 allowances for moderate heat treatment.
0802.41.00Organic Fresh In-Shell Chestnuts
Certified organic fresh in-shell chestnuts (Castanea spp.), grown without synthetic pesticides and sold fresh in-shell. They fall under this tariff item as fresh chestnuts in shell; organic certification does not affect tariff classification but may be relevant for other import documentation.
0802.42.00Blanched Shelled Chestnuts
Blanched shelled chestnuts with the pellicle removed for easier cooking, still in a fresh or dried state. Blanching does not constitute preservation, so they retain the character of shelled chestnuts under this tariff item.
0802.42.00Dried Shelled Chinese Chestnuts
Dried shelled chestnuts from Castanea mollissima, vacuum-packed for extended shelf life while retaining natural flavor. Vacuum packing does not alter their classification as dried shelled chestnuts under this tariff item.
0802.42.00Fresh Shelled American Chestnuts
Freshly shelled chestnuts from hybrid Castanea dentata varieties, hand-processed to remove shells immediately after harvest. These are fresh shelled chestnuts, which are explicitly covered by this tariff item for Castanea spp.
0802.42.00Organic Shelled Chestnuts
Certified organic shelled chestnuts (Castanea spp.), grown without synthetic pesticides and shelled post-harvest. Organic status does not affect classification; they remain shelled chestnuts under this tariff item.
0802.42.00Shelled Italian Chestnuts
Fresh shelled chestnuts from Castanea sativa, with the outer shell removed but pellicle intact, commonly used in holiday roasting. These are fresh shelled chestnuts, directly covered by this tariff item for Castanea spp.