Fresh In-Shell Hazelnuts from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify nuts are fresh or simply dried without added preservatives to avoid reclassification under Chapter 08 fruit/nut preparations
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like filbertworm, required for USDA APHIS clearance
• Check moisture content below 6% for dried nuts to prevent mold issues during customs inspection