Bulk In-Shell Brazil Nuts for Processing from China
Large quantities of in-shell Brazil nuts shipped in bulk for industrial shelling and packaging. These dried nuts maintain their shells to protect the kernel during long-distance transport from South America. HTS 0801.21.00.00 applies to in-shell Brazil nuts regardless of end use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Arrange for shelling facility inspections if importing directly to processors
• Use 20-40ft containers with proper ventilation for bulk shipments over 20 metric tons
• Maintain chain of custody documentation for food safety audits