Almond Hulling and Shelling Equipment from United States
Almond hulling and shelling equipment uses a roller-based mechanism to remove the outer hulls from almonds and then cracks the shells to extract the kernels. This machinery is dedicated to the preparation of nuts in industrial processing facilities, making it classifiable under tariff item 8438.60.00.
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Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 8437100000–8438900000).
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Import Tips
• Ensure the equipment is designed solely for nut preparation to qualify under 8438.60.00; if it also processes other foods, it may be classified elsewhere
• Provide a detailed technical description and operational manual to the CBSA to support classification
• Verify if the machinery requires any safety certifications (e.g
• CSA) before importation