Dried Shelled Piedmont Filberts from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Piedmont nuts often test higher for copper fungicides; provide residue analysis reports
• Use nitrogen-flushed bags for bulk to maintain quality without triggering preservation rules
• Confirm 'dried' status with moisture ≤7.5% to stay in fresh/dried category