Spanish Marcona Shelled Almonds from China
Delicate shelled Marcona almonds from Spain, known for their rich flavor and shorter shape, dried without blanching. Classified in HTS 0802.12.00.15 as other shelled almonds. Popular in gourmet applications like tapas and confections.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• EU-origin nuts need residue monitoring plan (RMP) documentation for certain pesticides
• Declare varietal accurately; Marcona misclassified as California types can trigger audits
• Ensure cold chain if shipping fresh-dried to preserve oil content and prevent rancidity