Bulk Shelled Pine Nuts for Pesto Production

Industrial-grade shelled pine nuts packaged in 25kg bags for food manufacturing, primarily pesto production. HTS 0802.92.90.00 applies to these fresh-dried, shelled nuts not meeting organic certification criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree—Free
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree—Free
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree—Free
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0802.92Same rate: 7.5%

If imported in-shell for in-country shelling

Bulk unshelled imports are cheaper duty-wise but require domestic shelling facilities.

2008.91.00Higher: 8.4% vs 7.5%

If containing peanuts or other allergens in mixture

Any peanut addition reclassifies under ground-nuts heading with stricter allergen labeling.

0713.10.20Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If dried to <5% moisture resembling legumes

Extremely low-moisture nuts may be assessed under dried leguminous vegetables if misdeclared.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• File FDA Prior Notice 2-4 hours before arrival for bulk food imports; specify manufacturing end-use

• Use vacuum-sealed bags within bulk cartons to maintain <5% moisture and prevent rancidity claims

• Commercial invoices must detail kernel count per ounce for grade verification