Fresh Shelled Hazelnuts from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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