Dried In-Shell Brazil Nuts from Japan
Dried Brazil nuts retained in triangular shells, HTS 0802.99.82.00 for other dried nuts in shell. High in selenium, imported for nut mixes after shelling. Shells prevent damage to the large kernels.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for radioactivity due to natural selenium; high levels may require special handling
• Use fumigation certificates if from Amazon regions prone to pests
• Maintain shell integrity to avoid kernel-only declarations