Dried Shelled Piedmont Filberts
Dried shelled filberts from Italy's Piedmont region, with thin pellicle intact, ideal for chocolate manufacturing. Classified in 0802.22.00.00 as dried, shelled hazelnuts not further prepared.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shelled pistachios
Pistacia vera species classified separately under 0802.51/0802.52 subheadings.
If frozen rather than dried
Frozen fruits/nuts move to Chapter 0810; drying keeps in Chapter 08 fresh/dried.
If packed in palm oil or syrup
Any packing medium makes them 'prepared or preserved' under 2008.91.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code ā and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Piedmont nuts often test higher for copper fungicides; provide residue analysis reports
ā¢ Use nitrogen-flushed bags for bulk to maintain quality without triggering preservation rules
ā¢ Confirm 'dried' status with moisture ā¤7.5% to stay in fresh/dried category
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Shelled Oregon Hazelnuts
Shelled hazelnuts grown in Oregon's Willamette Valley, fresh or dried, with the hard outer shells removed but natural skin intact. Classified under HTS 0802.22.00.00 as shelled hazelnuts (Corylus spp.), excluding those prepared for immediate consumption.
Shelled Turkish Filberts
Premium shelled filberts (hazelnuts) from Turkey's Black Sea region, dried to optimal moisture content with shells removed mechanically. HTS 0802.22.00.00 covers these fresh or dried shelled Corylus spp. nuts in their natural state.
Raw Shelled Italian Hazelnuts
Raw, shelled hazelnuts from Piedmont, Italy, fresh harvested and dried naturally without roasting. Falls under 0802.22.00.00 as shelled filberts, suitable for further processing into confections or baking.
Bulk Shelled Hazelnut Kernels
Industrial bulk packs of shelled hazelnut kernels, fresh or dried, mechanically shelled for nut butter production. HTS 0802.22.00.00 applies to these unprepared Corylus nuts post-shell removal.
Fresh Shelled Hazelnuts
Freshly harvested and immediately shelled hazelnuts, minimally dried for transport, retaining natural oils. HTS 0802.22.00.00 includes both fresh and dried shelled Corylus spp. in unprepared state.
Organic Shelled Hazelnuts
Certified organic shelled hazelnuts, grown without synthetic pesticides, shells removed post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0802.22.00.00; organic status tracked via USDA NOP statistical notes.