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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If immature green hazelnuts
Immature fruits still in husk treated as fresh vegetables in Chapter 07.
If provisionally preserved with sulfur dioxide
Chapter note to 0812 specifically covers sulfur-treated fruits/nuts for transport.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Fresh imports require cold treatment (32-35°F) during transit per APHIS protocols
• High respiration rate demands rapid customs clearance; pre-file with ACE system
• Distinguish 'fresh shelled' from 'peeled' by presence of reddish-brown skin
Related Products under HTS 0802.22.00.00
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.
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.
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.