Spanish Marcona Shelled Almonds from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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