Fresh In-Shell Brazil Nuts from China
Fresh Brazil nuts harvested from the Bertholletia excelsa tree, still encased in their hard, woody shells. These nuts are typically air-dried after harvest but retain high moisture content, making them unsuitable for long-term storage without further processing. Classified under HTS 0801.21.00.00 as fresh or dried Brazil nuts in shell.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries confirming nuts are free from pests like the Brazil nut weevil
• Verify moisture content below 7% for dried classification; fresh nuts may require additional inspection
• Label clearly as 'Brazil nuts in shell' to avoid misclassification with shelled products