Dried Shelled Piedmont Filberts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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