Bulk Shelled Pine Nuts for Pesto Production from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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