Fresh In-Shell Brazil Nuts
Fresh in-shell Brazil nuts harvested from the Bertholletia excelsa tree, still encased in their hard, woody shells. These nuts are air-dried after harvest but retain high moisture content, making them unsuitable for long-term storage without refrigeration. They fall under tariff item 0801.21.00 as fresh or dried Brazil nuts in shell.
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
Shelled Brazil nuts are classified under a separate tariff item within the same heading.
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
• Ensure the nuts are declared as fresh (not dried) to avoid misclassification; provide a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country
• Verify if the shipment requires a permit under the Plant Protection Act
• Note that supplementary note 1 requires including package weight in the duty calculation for this heading
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 are typically sun-dried and exported in bulk jute bags for processing, falling under tariff item 0801.21.00 as in-shell Brazil nuts.
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, fitting tariff item 0801.21.00.
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, matching tariff item 0801.21.00.
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 are classified under tariff item 0801.21.00 as in-shell Brazil nuts.