Shelled Pine Nuts

Small shelled kernels from pine cones, dried for culinary use in pesto and salads. HTS 0802.99.98.00 applies to these as shelled 'other nuts' in raw form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2008.19Higher: 27.9% vs 17.5%

If toasted or roasted

Toasted pine nuts shift to prepared/preserved category in Chapter 20.

0802.99Same rate: 17.5%

If imported with shells

In-shell pine nuts use separate unshelled subheading.

1106.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If ground into flour/meal

Ground nuts become Chapter 11 cereal flours and meals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Source from approved regions; some pine nuts require special import authorization

• Specify variety (e.g

• Pinus sibirica) on invoice for accurate classification

• Prevent oxidation with nitrogen-flushed packaging documentation