Bulk 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.
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 filberts are shelled
The sibling item covers hazelnuts or filberts without shells.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the shipment is declared as 'in shell' to match the tariff item and avoid misclassification
• Verify that the filberts are dried and not treated beyond the allowances in Chapter Note 3, such as with excessive additives
• Keep records of origin and variety to support the classification if questioned by CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0802.21.00
Chilean 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.
Dried 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.
Fresh 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.
Italian 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.
Oregon 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.
Premium 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.