Fresh In-Shell Hazelnuts
Fresh hazelnuts still enclosed in their natural hard shells, harvested from Corylus spp. trees and typically sold by weight for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0802.21.00.00 as fresh or dried hazelnuts in shell, excluding those prepared by processes beyond simple drying.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shelled or peeled
Shelled hazelnuts shift to HTS 0802.22 as they are no longer in shell, changing from whole nut import to kernel form.
If roasted or otherwise prepared
Roasting or flavoring makes them prepared nuts under heading 2008, no longer qualifying as simply fresh/dried.
If preserved solely for transport (e.g., in sulfur solution)
Provisional preservation treatments move them to heading 0812, as they become unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify nuts are fresh or simply dried without added preservatives to avoid reclassification under Chapter 08 fruit/nut preparations
ā¢ Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like filbertworm, required for USDA APHIS clearance
ā¢ Check moisture content below 6% for dried nuts to prevent mold issues during customs inspection
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Dried Turkish Filberts In Shell
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Oregon In-Shell Hazelnuts
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Italian Barcelona Filberts In Shell
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Chilean In-Shell Hazelnuts
Fresh or dried hazelnuts in shell from Chilean Corylus plantations, exported for global nut markets. Precisely matches HTS 0802.21.00.00 as in-shell, distinguishing from bulk shelled imports.
Bulk Dried Filberts In Shell
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Premium Negret In-Shell Hazelnuts
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