Spanish Marcona Shelled Almonds from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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