Carmel Variety Shelled Almonds

Shelled Carmel almonds, a mid-season California variety prized for plump kernels, dried post-hulling. Fits HTS 0802.12.00.15 as other shelled almonds. Excellent for whole-nut applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0802.12.00Same rate: 35%

If blanched Carmel

Popular processing for this soft-skin variety.

0802Same rate: 35%

If packaged with dried fruit

Fruit-nut combos use mixtures heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Carmel prone to shrivel; specify kernel moisture <6%

• Variety declaration aids quota allocations

• Use 25kg bags for standard bulk import

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