Turkish Antep Shelled Pistachios from Germany
Shelled 'Antep' variety pistachios from Gaziantep, Turkey, fresh-dried with natural green kernels exposed after shelling. Precisely classified in HTS 0802.52.00.00 for shelled pistachios among other nuts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Leverage preferential tariffs under US-Turkey trade agreements with proper certificates of origin
• Test for ochratoxin A, common in Turkish nuts, per EU import standards often mirrored by FDA
• Avoid vacuum-packing that could imply preservation, risking Chapter 0812 reclassification