Raw 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.
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 are classified under a different tariff item.
If the hazelnuts are roasted or otherwise prepared
Prepared nuts are excluded from Chapter 08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the hazelnuts are not roasted or salted to maintain classification under 0802.22.00
• Keep records of the drying process to confirm they are not further prepared
• Ensure compliance with CFIA labeling requirements for nuts
Related Products under Tariff item 0802.22.00
Bulk 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.
Dried 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.
Fresh 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.
Organic 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.
Shelled 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.
Shelled 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.