Certified Organic California Almonds Shelled from China
Shelled almonds from California orchards, certified organic, fresh or dried with shells removed. HTS 0802.12.00.05 applies specifically to certified organic shelled almonds. These are the standard variety used in baking and snacking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use transaction value method for valuation; organic premium may affect declared value
• Include phytosanitary certificate confirming freedom from pests common to almonds
• Label clearly as 'certified organic shelled almonds' to match statistical reporting requirements