Blanched Brazil Nuts
Shelled Brazil nuts with skins removed via blanching (brief hot water/steam treatment), ready for further use or snacking. This preparation method places them under tariff item 2008.19.90 as other prepared nuts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the nuts are raw and unblanched
Raw nuts are classified in Chapter 8, not Chapter 20.
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
• Document the blanching process to prove the nuts are prepared and not raw
• Ensure no additional ingredients are added that could change classification
• Verify if the product requires any specific Canadian food import documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 2008.19.90
Chopped Roasted Brazil Nuts
Roasted Brazil nuts chopped into smaller pieces for baking or topping use, without additives. The roasting and chopping process places them under tariff item 2008.19.90 as prepared nuts.
Coconut Chips Unsweetened
Unsweetened coconut chips are large, toasted coconut slices without added sugar, ideal for snacks or toppings. Toasting is a preparation process under heading 20.08, and the product is classified under 2008.19.90 as 'Other' prepared nuts, seeds, or other edible parts of plants, not elsewhere specified.
Dry-Roasted Brazil Nuts
Shelled Brazil nuts that have been dry-roasted to enhance flavor and vacuum-packed for freshness. The roasting process qualifies as preparation, placing them under tariff item 2008.19.90 as other prepared nuts.
Dry Roasted Salted Brazil Nuts
Shelled Brazil nuts roasted and lightly salted for savory snacking, without added sugar. The roasting and salting process places them under tariff item 2008.19.90 as prepared nuts.
Glazed Brazil Nuts
Glazed Brazil nuts are shelled nuts coated with a sugar syrup and roasted, a preparation method that adds sweetening matter for preservation and flavour. They are classified under tariff item 2008.19.90 as 'Other' prepared nuts, since the sugar glaze does not transform them into sugar confectionery of heading 17.04 or chocolate confectionery of heading 18.06.
Large Whole Brazil Nuts Premium
Large whole Brazil nuts are shelled, roasted, and selected for size uniformity, with no added salt or sugar. They are prepared by roasting and sorting, processes covered under heading 20.08, and classified under 2008.19.90 as 'Other' prepared nuts, not elsewhere specified.