Dried Turkish Filberts In Shell from China
Dried filberts (another name for hazelnuts) from Corylus spp., retained in their protective shells for extended shelf life and transport. HTS 0802.21.00.00 covers these in-shell nuts whether fresh or dried, distinguishing from shelled varieties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'dried in-shell hazelnuts' with country of origin and harvest date to comply with FDA food labeling
• Ensure shells are intact without cracks exceeding 10% to meet quality standards and avoid rejection
• Obtain fumigation certificates if shipping from quarantined regions to satisfy plant quarantine regulations