Fresh Shelled Hazelnuts
Freshly harvested and immediately shelled hazelnuts, minimally dried for transport, retaining natural oils. Tariff item 0802.22.00 covers fresh or dried shelled Corylus spp. in an unprepared state.
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 hazelnuts are in-shell
In-shell hazelnuts fall under a different tariff item.
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 hazelnuts are not treated beyond minimal drying to qualify as fresh or dried
• Declare the product as fresh shelled hazelnuts and provide harvest dates if requested
• Verify that packaging meets Canadian labeling standards for nuts
Related Products under Tariff item 0802.22.00
Bulk Shelled Hazelnut Kernels
Bulk shelled hazelnut kernels, fresh or dried, mechanically shelled for nut butter production. These unprepared Corylus nuts fall under tariff item 0802.22.00 as shelled hazelnuts, not further processed beyond shell removal.
Dried Shelled Piedmont Filberts
Dried shelled filberts from Italy's Piedmont region, with thin pellicle intact, ideal for chocolate manufacturing. These dried, shelled hazelnuts are not further prepared, fitting tariff item 0802.22.00.
Organic Shelled Hazelnuts
Certified organic shelled hazelnuts, grown without synthetic pesticides, shells removed post-harvest. These organic shelled hazelnuts fall under tariff item 0802.22.00; organic certification is not a factor for classification.
Raw Shelled Italian Hazelnuts
Raw, shelled hazelnuts from Piedmont, Italy, fresh harvested and dried naturally without roasting. These shelled filberts are suitable for further processing into confections or baking, fitting tariff item 0802.22.00.
Shelled Oregon Hazelnuts
Shelled hazelnuts grown in Oregon's Willamette Valley, fresh or dried, with the hard outer shells removed but natural skin intact. These shelled hazelnuts (Corylus spp.) are not further prepared, fitting tariff item 0802.22.00.
Shelled Turkish Filberts
Premium shelled filberts (hazelnuts) from Turkey's Black Sea region, dried to optimal moisture content with shells removed mechanically. These fresh or dried shelled Corylus spp. nuts in their natural state fall under tariff item 0802.22.00.