Shelled Turkish Filberts from Japan
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.
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
• Turkish imports often require APHIS PPQ 587 permit; apply 30 days prior to shipment
• Test for ochratoxin A and aflatoxins; EU residue standards often exceed US minimums
• Label clearly as 'shelled, not peeled' to prevent confusion with blanched/peeled codes