Spanish In-Shell Pine Nuts Premium Grade
Premium grade fresh pine nuts from Spanish Pinus pinea plantations, in shell to preserve flavor and freshness. Widely exported for high-end culinary uses. Falls under HTS 0802.91.90.00 as other in-shell pine nuts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | ā | Free |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | ā | Free |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | ā | Free |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | ā | Free |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | ā | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If post-import shelling by importer
Shelling operation changes product state, requiring re-entry under shelled provisions.
If blanched (skins removed from kernels)
Blanching constitutes preparation, moving to Chapter 20 nuts.
If pistachios misidentified as pine nuts
Botanical confusion possible; pistachios have separate subheading in same chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ EU pine nuts often come with traceability from DOP regions; leverage for quality claims but verify authenticity
ā¢ Cold chain maintenance critical for fresh status; temperature logs prevent duty disputes
ā¢ Size grading (e.g
ā¢ 100 nuts/100g) affects market value but not HTS classification
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