Shelled Butte Almonds from Japan
Shelled Butte almonds offer high oil content ideal for butter production, with shells removed after drying. Under HTS 0802.12.00, they are classified as shelled almonds, fresh or dried, before secondary processing like grinding. This code ensures proper tariff for bulk kernel imports.
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
• Declare varietal type in customs documentation for accurate statistical reporting
• Use refrigerated containers for long-haul imports to preserve kernel integrity
• Monitor for foreign material (FM) percentage to meet importer specs