Bulk In-Shell Brazil Nuts for Processing
Large quantities of in-shell Brazil nuts shipped in bulk for industrial shelling and packaging. These dried nuts maintain their shells to protect the kernel during long-distance transport from South America, and they are classified under this tariff item as in-shell nuts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the nuts are shelled after import
Shelled Brazil nuts are classified separately under heading 08.01.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• For bulk shipments, ensure proper documentation of the country of origin and phytosanitary certificates
• CBSA may require a detailed packing list
• Consider using a customs broker to handle large-volume entries efficiently
Related Products under Tariff item 0801.21.00
Amazonian In-Shell Brazil Nuts
Premium Brazil nuts sourced from wild Amazon forests, delivered in their natural three-sided hard shells. These nuts are typically sun-dried and exported in bulk jute bags for processing, and they fall under this tariff item as in-shell nuts of heading 08.01.
Dried In-Shell Brazil Nuts
Brazil nuts that have been naturally or artificially dried while still in their intact shells to reduce moisture content for storage and transport. They require shelling before consumption and are imported primarily from South America, falling under this tariff item as in-shell nuts.
Organic In-Shell Brazil Nuts
Certified organic Brazil nuts grown without synthetic pesticides, shipped in their natural shells. These nuts undergo minimal drying to preserve organic integrity while preventing spoilage, and they are classified under this tariff item as in-shell nuts.