Shelled English Walnuts from Japan
Fresh or dried shelled English walnuts (Juglans regia) with the hard outer shells removed, leaving the edible kernel intact. Classified under HTS 0802.32.00.00 as shelled walnuts, distinct from inshell varieties in 0802.31.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like codling moth, required for walnut imports
• Verify aflatoxin levels meet FDA limits; provide lab test results upon customs entry
• Label with country of origin and 'Product of [Country]' to avoid misclassification as inshell nuts